A heartfelt ceremony was held at Süleyman Demirel Airport in Isparta for six military personnel who were martyred in a helicopter crash during a training flight. The martyrs’ remains were sent to their hometowns with deep sorrow and respect.
Details of the Incident
A tragic helicopter crash occurred near Keçiborlu district, Isparta, during a training flight, claiming the lives of six military personnel.
- Date and Time: The incident happened yesterday at approximately 11:00 AM.
- Location: Near a gas station, 34 kilometers from the Isparta-Afyon highway.
- Aircraft: The UH-1 helicopter had departed from Süleyman Demirel Airport for training purposes.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The following personnel lost their lives in the crash:
- Brigadier General İsa Baydilli (52)
- Master Sergeant Hüseyin İpek (26)
- Lieutenant Mustafa Atakan Dut (24)
- Lieutenant Tunahan Dağlı (24)
- Lieutenant Ceyhun Kalyoncu (25)
- Sergeant Taha Nergis (24)
Farewell Ceremony at Süleyman Demirel Airport
The Isparta Provincial Gendarmerie Command led a farewell ceremony for the martyred soldiers at Süleyman Demirel Airport.
- Time: The ceremony began at 10:00 AM.
- Participants: Families of the martyrs, local officials, and citizens attended.
Highlights of the Ceremony:
- A moment of silence was observed, and the soldiers’ biographies were read aloud.
- Provincial Mufti Muharrem Biçer recited a prayer.
- The martyrs’ coffins were carried to military helicopters by their comrades.
- Attendees, including families and locals, were overwhelmed with grief.
Transport to Hometowns
After the ceremony, the martyrs were sent to their respective hometowns:
- Brigadier General İsa Baydilli: Kayseri
- Master Sergeant Hüseyin İpek: Nevşehir
- Lieutenant Mustafa Atakan Dut: Aydın
- Lieutenant Tunahan Dağlı: Samsun
- Lieutenant Ceyhun Kalyoncu: Rize
- Sergeant Taha Nergis: Erzurum
Dignitaries in Attendance
The farewell ceremony was attended by:
- Minister of National Defense: Yaşar Güler
- Isparta Governor: Abdullah Erin
- Mayor: Şükrü Başdeğirmen
- Provincial Gendarmerie Commander: Colonel İlker Şimşek
- Provincial Police Chief: Erdem Bildirici
- Along with vice governors, officials, military personnel, and police officers.
Honoring Their Memory
The memory and service of these fallen heroes will forever be cherished. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and the Turkish Armed Forces, and we pray for their souls.
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