Incident Overview
A firefighting aircraft departed Volos-Néa Anchialos Airport in the morning to conduct a firefighting mission over Beotia. During the flight en route to the mission area, the left engine caught fire. The crew attempted to perform an emergency landing, but the aircraft subsequently crashed in a wooded area near Dervenochoria. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was destroyed by the post-impact fire.
Crew and Injuries
Both pilots onboard the aircraft managed to escape the wreckage and sustained only minor injuries. No further details about the crew were provided in the official report.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the fire that followed the crash. Specific details about the aircraft type, registration, or age were not included in the source.
Official Findings
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was that the left engine caught fire in flight for unknown reasons. No additional contributing factors were identified or stated.