Tragic Tale of Ünal Aster: Barred from Dream of Becoming Pilot Due to Turkish Heritage
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Pilot Instructors Ünal Aster and Emir Gülal Nalcı
A devastating plane crash at Bursa Yenişehir Airport has left the aviation community mourning the loss of pilot instructor Ünal Aster and pilot instructor candidate Emir Gülal Nalcı. The accident occurred yesterday morning as the training aircraft they were practicing with crashed into an empty field near the runway shortly after take-off. The wreckage of the plane was scattered across the area, resulting in the tragic deaths of Aster and Nalcı at the scene of the accident.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the crash, with the Civil Aviation General Directorate accident investigation team examining the remnants of the training plane. The findings will be detailed in a report to be released in the coming days.
The bodies of Ünal Aster and Emir Gülal Nalcı have been returned to their families following autopsy procedures. Nalcı, a father of one daughter, will be laid to rest in Istanbul’s Ayazağa Cemetery, while Aster, a father of two, will be buried at Istanbul Büyükçekmece Hezarfen Airport.
Ünal Aster’s life story is one filled with resilience and passion. Despite facing obstacles in pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot due to his Turkish heritage, Aster forged a successful career in aviation. Beginning his pilot training in 1995, he went on to become a respected pilot instructor and acrobatic pilot, leaving a lasting impact on the aviation community.
Aster’s ex-wife, Gamze Zorlu, who is also a pilot, paid tribute to him on social media, reflecting on their shared experiences in the sky and the legacy he leaves behind. His two sons, Kaan and Batu, are also following in their father’s footsteps, carrying on his love for aviation.
The aviation community mourns the loss of Ünal Aster and Emir Gülal Nalcı, remembering them for their dedication and passion for flying. May they rest in peace.
