Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount Crash Near Gatwick, 14 Dead, February 17, 1959
A Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount crashes near Gatwick Airport, killing 14; Turkish prime minister Adnan Menderes survives the crash.
Date: February 17, 1959
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