A huge explosion and thick plume of smoke were seen after a Turkish military aircraft crashed during a training flight near Yalova, northwestern Türkiye.

Dramatic footage from the area showed smoke rising into the sky following the crash, with emergency services responding at the scene. The incident occurred near an international airport, prompting attention in the surrounding area.

The pilot was able to eject safely from the aircraft and survived the crash. Authorities are now investigating what caused the aircraft to go down.