The reason why Pegasus Airlines plane skidded of the runway has been determined.
"Unfortunately, the Pegasus Airlines plane couldn't hold on the runway due to poor weather conditions and skidded for around 50-60m [164-196ft]," Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya told NTV.
The Pegasus Airlines jet was carrying 171 passengers and six crew members from Izmir province in the west when it crashed at Sabiha Gokcen airport.
Transport Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan said the Boeing 737 failed to decelerate after a rough landing.
The airport was closed and flights diverted after the accident.
The plane was landing in heavy rain and strong tailwinds, Turkish media reports said.
They said the majority of people on board were Turkish but there were about 20 foreign nationals, BBC reports.
