ANTALYA — 2024 · Major Tragedy

Tünektepe Cable Car Accident

Under InvestigationSources: ALast updated: 14 October 2026

On 12 April 2024, a cabin on the cable car line between Sarısu and Tünektepe in Antalya's Konyaaltı district struck a pylon, broke apart and fell. One person was killed and seven were injured. Because the line stopped, 174 people in the other cabins had to be evacuated in a rescue operation lasting about 22.5 hours, involving AFAD, gendarmerie, fire brigade and helicopter teams. Following the investigation, 12 defendants were put on trial. An expert report prepared by academics from Middle East Technical University found five defendants primarily at fault. The trial is continuing in Antalya. The accident raised questions about maintenance and inspection of cable cars and similar facilities.

Date: 2024
Place: Konyaaltı, Antalya
Category: Major Tragedy
Case Status: Under Investigation
Coordinates: 36.8700, 30.6200 ↗

Timeline of Events

12 April 2024A cabin struck a pylon and fell; one died and seven were injured.
12-13 April 2024174 people were evacuated in a roughly 22.5-hour operation.

2024Twelve defendants were put on trial.
2025A METU expert report found five defendants primarily at fault.

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