Turkish military transport plane crashes near Georgia border, 20 dead

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Friday, November 14, 2025

The aircraft involved in the accident was tail number 68-1609.

On November 11, 2025, a Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 military personnel on board. The aircraft had departed from Azerbaijan and vanished from radar while flying over Georgian airspace. Georgian authorities confirmed the wreckage was found near the border region. Turkey’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced that all soldiers were killed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with Turkish and Georgian officials cooperating in the inquiry.

Information about the 20 soldiers killed

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On 11.11.2025, a Turkish Air Force transport plane crashed in Georgia, killing all 20 soldiers on board. The victims were military personnel traveling from Azerbaijan to Turkey. Their remains were recovered by 13.11.2025, according to Georgian authorities and Turkish officials.

Information about the aircraft

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The aircraft was a C-130 Hercules, a widely used military cargo plane designed for transport missions. Following the crash, Turkey temporarily grounded its fleet of C-130 planes on 13.11.2025 as a precautionary measure. The model has been in service for decades and is known for its durability, but investigations are ongoing to determine whether technical issues contributed to the accident.

Information about the flight

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The plane departed from Ganja International Airport in Azerbaijan on 11.11.2025, bound for Merzifon Air Base in Turkey. Communication was lost 27 minutes after takeoff while the aircraft was flying over Georgian airspace. The crash occurred in the Sighnaghi municipality, Kakheti region, near the Azerbaijan–Georgia border.

Information about the crash

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Eyewitnesses reported that the aircraft broke apart mid-air, with the tail section separating before the plane spiraled down. Georgian authorities confirmed the wreckage was found near the border region. On 12.11.2025, the flight recorder (black box) was recovered to assist in the investigation. By 14.11.2025, Turkish and Georgian officials continued joint inquiries, while NATO expressed condolences and support. The cause of the crash remains undetermined.

You can see the moment the plane crashed, captured on amateur video, here.