Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules on Mt Pastra: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1997 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
750
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Elefsis - Tanagra
MSN:
4729
YOM:
1977
Location:
Mt Pastra
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed Elefsis AFB near Athens on a short flight to Tanagra AFB, carrying five crew members. The aircraft was dispatched at Tanagra AFB to pick up a contingent of 80 soldiers who should take part to the SAR operations following the crash of an Ukrainian Yak-42 on December 17 in the region of Katerini, Central Macedonia. While cruising in a limited visibility due to foggy conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pastra located about 24 km southwest of Tanagra Airbase. The wreckage was found few km southeast of the village of Erythres. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 near Patras: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Canadair CL-215
Operator:
Registration:
1064
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
MSN:
1064
YOM:
1979
Location:
Patras
Peloponnese / Πελοπόννησος
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission in the region of Patras. Following a scooping mission, it is believed the pilot encountered control problems when the aircraft crashed on hilly terrain, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Grumman HU-16B Albatross at Elefsis AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
Operator:
Registration:
51-7202
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
MSN:
G-270
YOM:
1953
Location:
Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a post maintenance test flight at Elefsis AFB. On approach, the seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all three occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H on Mt Othrys: 63 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1991 at 1251 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
748
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Elefsis - Nea Anchialos
MSN:
4724
YOM:
1977
Location:
Mt Othrys
Thessaly / Θεσσαλία
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
58
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
63
Circumstances:
The crew started the approach to Nea Anchialos in poor visibility due to bad weather conditions when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Othrys located about 24 km southwest of Nea Anchialos Airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 63 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 at Elefsis AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Canadair CL-215
Operator:
Registration:
1015
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
MSN:
1015
YOM:
1969
Location:
Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
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
Operator:
Registration:
1050
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
MSN:
1050
YOM:
1978
Location:
Ioannina
Epirus / Ήπειρος
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Operator:
Registration:
1042
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
MSN:
1042
Location:
Corinth
Peloponnese / Πελοπόννησος
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
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 Douglas C-47 at Elefsis AFB: 19 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
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 Vickers 466 Wellington XIII in Elefsina AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Vickers 466 Wellington XIII
Operator:
Registration:
MF466
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elefsis - Elefsis
Location:
Elefsis AFB (Elefsina)
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training mission at Elefsis AFB. On final approach, during the last segment, the captain decided to make a go around and increased power on both engines. For unknown reason, the aircraft failed to gain height, banked left, causing the left wing to hit the ground. Out of control, the aircraft crashed in flames. The copilot survived while five other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the left engine suffered a technical failure at a critical stage of flight.

Crash of a Junkers JU.88A-5 in Buchsee: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.88
Operator:
Registration:
L1+HP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Elefsis - Dessau
MSN:
5611
Location:
Buchsee
Bavaria
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Elefsis AFB near Athens on a ferry flight to Dessau. While cruising over Bavaria, the crew encountered foggy conditions when the airplane impacted hilly and wooded terrain near Buchsee. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Hermann Hain,
Uffz Heinz Bäcker,
Ogfr Kurt Haberland,
Gfr Hans Lukas.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
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