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Accident Bulletin - 2
Issued at 15:08, 25 Feb 2009
Accident to Turkish Airlines Flight Number TK 1951
Turkish Airlines regrets to confirm that its flight Number TK 1951 from Istanbul to Amsterdam the capital of The Netherlands was involved in an accident today near the Amsterdam Airport.
The aircraft, a B737-800 was during the landing when the accident occurred, at around 11:30 a.m. local time.
At this time, after the search and rescue operations, we have 9 casualties, and 50 passengers were injured. Turkish Airlines staff has been doing everything possible to assist the emergency services and local authorities.
There were127 passengers and 7 crew members on board Flight Number TK 1951 and we are currently confirming the details of the passenger manifest for this flight.
Turkish Airlines has established a passenger information centre, and a toll-free number is available for family or friends of those who may have been on board Flight Number TK 1951. The number is: + 90 212 463 63 63 Ext. 4312. For those who are calling from outside Turkey, please call +90 212 465 21 60.
Turkish Airlines will release further information as soon as it is available. Updated information will also be posted on the Turkish Airlines’ website, at www.thy.com
Turkish Airlines
Press Consultancy
PS: Press Hotline is (+90 212) 465 21 11 or 465 21 57
Accident Bulletin - 1
Accident to Turkish Airlines Flight Number TK 1951
Turkish Airlines regrets to confirm that its flight Number TK 1951 from Istanbul to Amsterdam the capital of The Netherlands was involved in an accident today at the Airport Amsterdam.
The aircraft, a B737-800 was during the landing when the accident occurred, at around 11:30 a.m., local time.
At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and we have no confirmed information about any possible casualties. Turkish Airlines staff has been sent to the accident scene, and will do everything possible to assist the emergency services and local authorities.
There were127 passengers and 7 crew on board Flight Number TK 1951 and we are currently confirming the details of the passenger manifest for this flight.
Turkish Airlines has established a passenger information centre, and a toll-free number will be available shortly for family or friends of those who may have been on board Flight Number TK 1951. The number is: +90 212 465 21 60 For those calling from outside Turkey, please call +90 212 465 21 60
Turkish Airlines will release further information as soon as it is available. Updated information will also be posted on the Turkish Airlines’ website, at www.thy.com
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