Türkiye’s Bursa has experienced six aviation accidents since 2021, resulting in the deaths of five pilots and one civilian, with four others injured. The most recent crash on September 23, 2024, at Yenişehir Airport, claimed the lives of two pilots during training. Investigations are ongoing, with experts suggesting possible causes like wake turbulence or mechanical failure.
As Bursa hosts many flight schools and training flights, concerns have been raised about safety protocols at local airports, especially following this series of accidents.
Uğur Uslubaş