Aircraft Photo of TC-AKD | Boeing 727-2H9/Adv | Talia Havayollari - Talia Airways | AirHistory.net #617514
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:TC-AKD
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 727
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 727-200 (C-22)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 727-2H9/Adv
C/n (msn):20930 / 1044
Operator Titles:Talia Havayollari - Talia Airways
Location
City / Airport:DublinMap
Country:Ireland
Airport Codes:ICAO: EIDW   IATA: DUB   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 May 1987
Photo by:Fergal Goodman
Photo ID: 617514
Photo Comment

This 727 was destroyed on 27 February 1988 when on approach to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus. The crew had been cleared for a VOR approach, but cancelled IFR and descended to 2,000 feet, disregarding the altitude of mountains ahead, which rose to 3,130 feet. A late avoiding manoeuvre was unsuccessful and the aircraft struck the mountain. All fifteen people on board were killed.

This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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