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| - | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Date: | February 27, 1988 |
| Time: | 1025 |
| Location: | Near Ercan, Cyprus |
| Operator: | Talia Airways |
| Flight #: | ? |
| Route: | Istanbul - Ercan |
| AC Type: | Boeing B-727-2H9A |
| Registration: | TC-AKD |
| cn / ln: | 20930/1044 |
| Aboard: | 15 (passengers:9 crew:6) |
| Fatalities: | 15 (passengers:9 crew:6) |
| Ground: | 0 |
| Summary: | Crashed into mountain 20 kms E of Kyrenia Turkey while on approach. Crew error. Pilot discontinued IFR approach and descended ignoring mountains ahead. Realizing his mistake, he tried to climb and turn left but struck the mountain. |