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Atlasjet Suffers Fatal Crash

By Arlene Fleming, About.com



When did the crash / air tragedy occur?
Friday, November 30, 2007.

Which airline was involved?
Atlasjet, which is a low cost airline based in Turkey and travels within Turkey, and to cities across Europe.

What happened?
The flight crashed in the mountains of southwest Turkey. All 57 people on board died.

What was the cause / Who is to blame?
Currently, the cause is unknown. There were no known mechanical issues, and weather conditions do not appear to be a factor.

Any further safety issues?
None known at this time

Outcomes/Investigations
No further information at this time.

Information about the airline involved
This is the first fatal crash for the Turkish airline in its six year history.

Atlasjet's basic information

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