Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules Crashes Near Azerbaijan Border
A Turkish military aircraft, TUAF543, crashed in Georgia on November 11, 2025. The Lockheed C-130E Hercules, a robust military transport plane, belonged to the Turkish Air Force. It departed from Ganja International Airport (GNJ/UBBG) at 10:19 UTC, heading for an unknown destination. Tragically, the aircraft went down near the Georgian border with Azerbaijan.
Incident Details and Ongoing Updates
Authorities are still gathering information about the cause of the crash and the status of the crew. The Lockheed C-130E Hercules is known for its reliability, making this incident especially shocking. The Turkish Air Force uses this aircraft for vital transport missions, so any crash raises serious concerns and questions. Aviation fans and military analysts are watching for more updates, and loved ones are surely hoping for good news.
Sometimes, it feels like even the toughest machines have their bad days. One thing’s for sure—aviation can be as unpredictable as your morning coffee order! Stay tuned as more details emerge about this unfortunate event.
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FlightRadar24 – Turkish Military Aircraft TUAF543 Crashes in Georgia