Probe finds no external interference in Turkish C-130 crash

The investigation into the crash of a Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft remains ongoing, with authorities reporting no evidence of external interference, according to Turkish media cited by Caliber.Az.

In a statement, the Gendarmerie General Command said investigators found no traces of shrapnel from exploding munitions near the aircraft and no damage consistent with a strike by munitions. The report also stated that there was no evidence of an improvised explosive device or any explosive materials or their components.

Investigators further confirmed that no petroleum products capable of causing a fire, nor any suspicious chemical substances, were detected at the crash site.

As part of the ongoing probe, authorities are examining digital materials and mobile phones belonging to the servicemen who were on board the aircraft. Officials indicated that a preliminary report will be issued soon, to be followed by a final report detailing the findings of the investigation.

The crash occurred on November 11 of last year, when the C-130 aircraft, which had taken off from Azerbaijan, went down near the Azerbaijan–Georgia border. All 20 crew members on board were killed.

By Tamilla Hasanova