Aircraft crash near Isthmia during water scooping mission

No fatalities • Isthmia, Greece • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in the Saronic Gulf near the Corinth Canal while performing a water scooping operation. Both crew members were successfully rescued.

What happened

During a mission involving water scooping operations, an aircraft went down in the waters of the Saronic Gulf. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Isthmia, located near the Corinth Canal. At the time of the crash, the crew was actively engaged in the scooping process. Following the impact, search and rescue efforts were able to locate and recover both pilots from the site. No injuries were reported among the crew members following their rescue.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. There is currently no official information regarding the exact cause of the accident or the specific flight phase immediately preceding the impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-07-15 Canadair CL-215 accident near Isthmia, Greece?

An aircraft crashed in the Saronic Gulf near the Corinth Canal while performing a water scooping operation. Both crew members were successfully rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-07-15 Canadair CL-215 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-07-15 involved a Canadair CL-215, registration 1075, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Isthmia, Greece.

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