Turkish Military C-130 Crashes Near Azerbaijan-Georgia Border
On November 11, 2025, a Turkish military C-130 cargo plane carrying 20 personnel crashed in Georgia’s Sighnaghi municipality near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. The aircraft had departed from Ganja, Azerbaijan, heading back to Turkey when it disappeared from radar and spiraled to the ground while emitting smoke.
Rescue and Investigation Efforts
Turkish, Georgian, and Azerbaijani authorities are conducting search and rescue operations. The exact number of casualties has not been disclosed. Officials from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the United States have expressed their condolences and solidarity.
Details of the Incident
- The C-130 Hercules, a widely used transport aircraft, was carrying 20 Turkish military personnel, including flight crew.
- Reports suggest Azerbaijani personnel might also have been on board.
- Eyewitness footage, shared by Azerbaijani media, shows the plane spiraling out of control with a trail of white and black smoke before crashing.
- The crash site was confirmed by the Georgian Interior Ministry and air traffic authorities about 5 kilometers from the Azerbaijan border.
- No distress signal was sent prior to the crash.
Official Coordination
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya and his Georgian counterpart coordinated rescue operations. Turkey deployed unmanned aerial vehicles to assist in the search effort.
"The aircraft disappeared from radar and spiraled to the ground emitting smoke."
"No distress signal was sent before the plane went down."
Summary: A Turkish military C-130 carrying 20 personnel crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border, prompting joint rescue efforts while investigations continue.