Turkish army helicopter crashes in Ankara

A CH-47 heavy transport helicopter belonging to the Turkish Army Aviation Command crashed on April 21, 2026, while conducting a training flight near Temelli, Ankara. Following the crash, reports confirmed that five personnel were injured. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense issued an official statement confirming the accident occurred during a routine training exercise. While initial reports indicated there were five injured personnel, the ministry emphasized that their lives are not in danger. The official statement clarified that there were no fatalities resulting from the incident. The authorities have initiated a review of the circumstances surrounding the crash. Medical care is being provided to those injured in the accident.