Emergency landing of firefighting aircraft in Peloponnese

No fatalities • Faraklo, Greece • Flight

A firefighting aircraft performing mission duties over the Peloponnese region was forced to make an emergency landing following technical difficulties.

What happened

During a mission focused on aerial firefighting operations, the crew of an aircraft encountered unexpected technical malfunctions while flying over the Peloponnese area. In response to these mechanical issues, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to reach the ground safely.

While attempting to land, the aircraft struck hilly terrain, resulting in a crash landing. Despite the impact, both pilots were able to exit the wreckage and escaped the incident without any injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the impact and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The incident was precipitated by technical problems encountered during the flight.
  • The aircraft was operating in a hilly region of the Peloponnese at the time of the crash.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions during a firefighting mission, necessitating an emergency landing in hilly terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-07-17 Canadair CL-215 accident near Faraklo, Greece?

A firefighting aircraft performing mission duties over the Peloponnese region was forced to make an emergency landing following technical difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-07-17 Canadair CL-215 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-07-17 involved a Canadair CL-215, registration 1070, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Faraklo, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions during a firefighting mission, necessitating an emergency landing in hilly terrain.

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