Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

Schedule:

Elefsis - Elefsis

MSN:

1015

YOM:

1969

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Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)

Attica / Αττική

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Landing (descent or approach)

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The crew departed Elefsis AFB on a local training flight. While in a circuit, one of the engine failed and the crew feathered its propeller and decided to return when the aircraft lost height and crashed near the airfield. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 in Ioannina

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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Registration:

1050

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Flight Type:

Fire fighting

Survivors:

Yes

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Peloponnese / Πελοπόννησος

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Elefsis - Elefsis

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1050

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1978

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The crew departed Elesis Airbase in the day. En route, a fuel leak occurred and a fire erupted. The crew diverted to Ioannina Airport to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane landed safely and came to rest in flames. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

In-flight fire caused by a fuel leak.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 off Corinth: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 26, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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Registration:

1042

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Elefsis - Elefsis

MSN:

1042

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Corinth

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The crew departed Elefsis AFB on a training mission consisting of scooping manoeuvres. After completing a scooping procedure, the crew attempted to takeoff when the seaplane crashed into the sea off Corinth. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Nord 2501D Noratlas in Nicosia: 31 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1974 at 0200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Nord 2501 Noratlas

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52-133

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Chania - Nicosia

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1954

Flight number:

Niki 4

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Nicosia

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Cyprus

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Greek troops were deployed in Cyprus following the Turkish invasion. While on a night approach to Nicosia Airport under callsign 'Niki 4', the airplane was mistakenly shot down by Greek soldiers based by the airport and crashed in flames 3 km short of runway. A passenger was injured while 31 other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Mistakenly shot down by friendly ground fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Vilia: 23 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1970 at 1200 LT

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Flight

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Skydiving / Paratroopers

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The airplane was engaged in a training mission, carrying a crew of 5 and 22 paratroopers. While cruising in foggy conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Kithairon located near Vilia, some 47 km northwest of Athens. Three paratroopers and a crew member were rescued while 23 other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 on Mt Dirfi: 17 killed

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1956

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Flight

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Central Greece / Στερεά Ελλάδα

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Mountains

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Mt Dirfi (Dirphys)

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The crew left Elefsis AFB in Athens with military personnel, taking part to an evacuation mission following heavy snow falls. While cruising over the Skopelos Island, the crew reported unexpected problems and elected to return to his base. Few minutes later, the airplane hit the slope of Mt Dirfi (1,743 meters high) located in the center of the Evia Island. All 17 occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 at Elefsis AFB: 19 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1954

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Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)

Attica / Αττική

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Elefsis AFB and was destroyed by fire. All 19 occupants, 12 officers, 4 soldiers and 3 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D Skytrain in Jinhae AFB: 14 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1952

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47-2622

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Shortly after takeoff from Jinhae AFB, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 4,5 km from the airfield, killing all 14 occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Suwon: 13 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1952

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49-2612

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Ambulance

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