This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 2 July 2025 |
| Time: | c. 18:18 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20J MSE |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | TC-RTO |
| MSN: | 24-3311 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Erzurum -
 Türkiye
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sushm Airpark |
| LTFO | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Mooney M20J MSE crashed in mountainous terrain near Erzurum.
The pilot perished and the passenger was injured. The aircraft received substantial damage.
The pilot had planned an internationally recognized world tour. He was planning to visit 10 countries with 32 landings covering 28,600km. He started the flight from Corlu (LTBU) and did his first stop at Sushm Airpark. After a brief stop, he continued his flight en route Rize Artvin (LTFO).
Sources:
https://tolgaozbek.com/ucus-emniyeti/artvinde-dusen-tek-motorlu-ucaga-ulasildi-pilot-hayatini-kaybetti-yolcu-yarali-kurtarildi/
https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/son-dakika-bayburt-erzurum-sinirinda-ucak-kazasi-ucakta-bulunan-iki-kisi-araniyor-42862829
https://share.garmin.com/med2025
https://www.airpics.net/UserFiles/pics/medium/TC-RTO-Mooney-M20-J-Private/6200/6160m.jpg (photo)
History of this aircraft
Ex N1081W
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Jul-2025 05:46 | vitalweb | Added |
| 03-Jul-2025 06:12 | ASN | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Cn, Operator, Narrative, ] |
| 03-Jul-2025 06:49 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Operator, Total fatalities, Source, Damage, Narrative, ] |
| 03-Jul-2025 07:05 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, ] |
| 05-Jul-2025 18:24 | ASN | Updated |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation