Talia Airways
Safety profile and incident history for Talia Airways.
Safety Score
8.5/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
15
Recent Incidents
February 27, 1988 15 Fatalities
Boeing 727-200
Arapköy Kyrenia
The crew started the descent to Ercan Airport in limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions. After being cleared for a VOR approach, the captain cancelled the IFR flight plan and descended prematurely at an altitude of 2,000 feet. He elected to make a turn to avoid the mountain when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain (954 meters high) located about 16 km north of Ercan Airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 15 occupants were killed. The flight was completed on behalf of JAT Yugoslav Airlines. On board were six Turkish citizen (crew), seven Yugoslav citizens and two British.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Cyprus
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Boeing 727-2001