Date & Time:
Feb 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking
Operator:
Registration:
X4+AH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
222/01A
YOM:
1942
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
40
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
40
Circumstances:
The seaplane was landing in the harbor of Piraeus in Athens when it collided with a shipwreck and sank. At least 40 people were killed.
