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The Kaçkar Mountains Aircraft Crash was a civil aviation accident that occurred on the summit of the Kaçkar Mountains within the borders of Rize Province, Türkiye, on 2 July 2025. The pilot, Mehmet Demirci, lost his life in the crash, while Hicran Kaya, the passenger on board, was rescued injured. The accident took place during the first leg of the Turkish pilot’s global flight. Purpose and Planned Route of the Flight Mehmet Demirci, who lost his life in the crash, was a 57-year-old retired elec

Çamlıhemşin is a district of Rize province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. It is located in the depths of the Fırtına Valley, at the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains. Known for its natural beauty, historical structures and cultural richness, the district is an important center particularly for highland tourism. Çamlıhemşin (Source: Rize Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right"> History The history of Çamlıhemşin extends back to antiquity. The

Location Rize is located in the northeast of Türkiye, along the Black Sea coast. It borders Artvin to the east, Trabzon to the west, and Erzurum to the south. Its area is approximately 3,920 km². The provincial center is situated at an elevation of 6 meters above sea level. The Kaçkar Mountains rise in the southern part of the province and define its geographical structure. History Rize has been under the influence of various civilizations throughout history. It was known as “Kulki/Kulkha” in th

Located within the borders of Çamlıhemşin district of Rize, Huser Plateau is one of the Black Sea plateaus that stands out with its view and hiking opportunities. Neighboring the peaks of the Kaçkar Mountains at an altitude of 2,328 meters, Huser is situated across from Ayder Plateau, above the clouds, and is one of the traditional plateaus where locals migrate during the summer months. Huser Plateau (AA) " image-element-format="right" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/