
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 FlightMehmet Demirci, who lost his life in the crash, was a 57-year-old retired electr
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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.Location and TransportationHuser Plateau is established on the peaks of the mountains to the left of the entran
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LocationRize 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.HistoryRize has been under the influence of various civilizations throughout history. It was known as “Kulki/Kulkha” in the 8
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