No fatalities

2015-07-17: Canadair CL-215 (1070) — Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia — Faraklo, Greece

Faraklo, GreeceFlight

On July 17, 2015, a Canadair CL-215 (registration 1070) operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia was involved in an aviation accident near Faraklo, Greece in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions during a firefighting mission, necessitating an emergency landing in hilly terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781192946Data APIEditorial standards

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.