Birgenair
A defunct Turkish charter airline that operated international flights.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
Birgenair was a Turkish charter airline founded in 1988, headquartered in Istanbul. It operated charter flights from Turkey to Europe and the Americas. In 1996, Birgenair Flight 301 crashed near the Dominican Republic, killing 189 people, which damaged the company's reputation and led to its cessation of operations later that year.
Products and positioning
International charter airline
Product categories. Charter flight services
Controversies
1996
Birgenair Flight 301 crash
1996年2月6日，Birgenair 301号班机在从多米尼加共和国飞往德国途中坠毁，机上189人全部遇难。事故原因是皮托管堵塞导致空速指示错误。
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