Turkish C-130 Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border
A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashed close to the Georgia-Azerbaijan border with 20 people on board. The aircraft disappeared from radar shortly after entering Georgian airspace without sending any distress signal.
Incident Details
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed on November 11, 2025, that the military cargo plane had taken off from Azerbaijan and crashed on the border area. Search and rescue operations began in coordination with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities.
“A C-130 military cargo plane departing from Azerbaijan to Turkey crashed on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border,” the ministry stated. “Search and rescue efforts have been initiated in coordination with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities.”
Georgian Authorities' Statement
Georgian officials reported that the aircraft vanished from radar just minutes after entering their airspace and did not send any warning or emergency communication.
“The C-130 disappeared from radar a few minutes after entering Georgian airspace, without issuing any distress signal.”
Additional Information
- The plane is suspected to be Lockheed C-130E Hercules, registered as #TUAF543.
- It had departed Ganja Airport, Azerbaijan, at 10:19 UTC.
- Video footage on social media shows the aircraft breaking apart mid-air before crashing, with the fuselage disintegrating and the wingbox spinning down and exploding on impact.
- The tail section of the plane appears to be missing in the footage.
“We’re following reports of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules, belonging to the Turkish Air Force, that is suspected to have crashed in Georgia, close to the border of Azerbaijan.”
Visual Evidence
Social media videos depict the aircraft’s structural breakup during the fall, highlighting the severity of the crash.
Summary
The Turkish military cargo plane crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border after vanishing from radar without distress signals, with rescue efforts ongoing and visuals showing mid-air breakup.
Author's summary: A Turkish C-130 military aircraft crashed on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border with 20 onboard after losing radar contact without distress calls; rescue missions are underway amidst video evidence of mid-air disintegration.