Giresun governorate finds no wreckage after helicopter crash report in Piraziz
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Giresun governorate said on Saturday that search teams found no wreckage or trace of an aircraft after a report of a helicopter crash near Deregözü village in Piraziz district. The report, received around 13:00 local time, prompted deployment of health, gendarmerie, police, AFAD and fire crews. Piraziz Mayor Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız told A Haber that the tip may be false, estimating an 80 percent chance it was a wrong or hoax call.
Key Facts
- Giresun governorate received a report at around 13:00 on 22 August 2026 of a possible aircraft crash near Deregözü village in Piraziz district.
- Search teams from health, gendarmerie, police, AFAD and fire services found no wreckage or trace as of the latest update.
- Piraziz Mayor Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız told A Haber that the tip may be false, estimating an 80 percent chance it was a wrong or hoax call.
- The helicopter was reported to be working on high-voltage power lines, but the number of people on board remains unknown.
Search and Verification
Giresun governorate said in a written statement that the report was received at around 13:00 on 22 August 2026 concerning a possible aircraft crash near Deregözü village in Piraziz district. Health, gendarmerie, police, AFAD and fire teams were dispatched to the area to confirm the report and conduct checks. As of the latest update, no wreckage or trace had been found, and search and scanning operations were continuing. Giresun Governor Mustafa Koç also travelled to the area, according to the governorate and local reports.
Possible False Alarm
Piraziz Mayor Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız told A Haber that the helicopter crash report had not been confirmed. He said teams were trying to reach the number that called 112 but could not get through, and that only an explosion and smoke had been reported. Ayyıldız estimated an 80 percent chance that the report was false or mistaken. The helicopter was said to be working on high-voltage lines, but the number of people on board had not been determined.
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Giresun governorate finds no wreckage after helicopter crash report in Piraziz
