Accident Details
The accident occurred while the aircraft was operating on a firefighting mission over the island of Euboea, Greece. The crew had departed Volos-Néa Anchialos Airport and proceeded to the area of Karystos in the southern part of the island. While approaching the fire zone at low altitude, the crew released a water load and then initiated a climb. During the climb, the right wing tip float struck a tree and was torn off. The aircraft subsequently entered a right turn and descended to the ground, crashing in hilly terrain southwest of the initial impact point.
Damage and Fatalities
The aircraft was totally destroyed by the impact forces and a post-crash fire. Both crew members were killed in the accident. The deceased were identified as S/L Christos Moulas, pilot, and Cpt Periklis Stafanidis, copilot.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is ongoing. No probable cause has been stated in the source material.