The victims were identified as THK Ayvalik branch Chair Mustafa Dogrular, 60, and a 25-year-old aviation student from Istanbul called Yusuf.
“We have forwarded the case to authorities of Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport,” said Nazli.
The TC-ABY model airplane crashed during landing. The airplane was completely wrecked, according to photos from the scene.
Local firefighters also cooled off the plane, as it was leaking fuel.
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