Turkish military training plane crash kills two pilots

A Turkish military training plane crashed in central Kayseri province on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic deaths of both pilots on board.
The SF-260 D aircraft, carrying two pilots for training exercises, departed from an airbase in Kayseri before experiencing a crash for reasons yet unknown, according to the Turkish defense ministry.
Emergency personnel were swiftly deployed to the crash site, where they confirmed the fatalities of both pilots.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is likely underway. (ILKHA)
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