Breaking News... Sad news arrives: Loss of life in helicopter crash in Ankara

A helicopter flight conducted for training purposes in the Sincan district of Ankara ended in tragedy due to a crash. Retired Colonel Pilot Yasaözden Bakkal, who was on board, lost his life when the training helicopter crashed.

THE CRASH OCCURRED DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT

According to the information obtained, the incident took place during a training flight conducted in the Sincan district of Ankara. The training helicopter crashed for reasons yet to be determined. Following the accident, relevant teams were dispatched to the area, and it was determined that Retired Colonel Pilot Yasaözden Bakkal, who was in the helicopter, had lost his life.

MINISTER OF JUSTICE AKIN GÜRLEK ANNOUNCED THE SAD NEWS

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced the development regarding the accident to the public in a statement on his social media account. Gürlek stated that Retired Colonel Pilot Yasaözden Bakkal, who was in the training helicopter that crashed during a training flight in the Sincan district of Ankara, had lost his life.

I have learned with deep sorrow that Retired Colonel Pilot Yasaözden Bakkal, who was in a training helicopter that crashed during a training flight in the Sincan district of Ankara, has lost his life.

May God have mercy on the deceased; I extend my condolences to his family and loved ones.…

— Akın Gürlek (@abakingurlek) July 22, 2026

News Source: 12punto