On July 15, 2000, a Canadair CL-215 (registration 1048) operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia was involved in an aviation accident near Volos, Greece in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground during a low-altitude water drop maneuver. 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.
A two-person crew was killed when their aircraft struck the ground during a low-altitude water drop operation near Volos, Greece.
What happened
During a mission intended to combat fires near Mt Pelion, an aircraft crashed approximately 10 km northeast of Volos-Nea Anchialos Airport. The crew was operating at a low altitude and was in the process of preparing for a water discharge when the right wing made contact with the terrain. The impact resulted in an immediate explosion of the aircraft.
Findings
The accident occurred during the low-altitude flight phase.
The impact of the right wing against the ground led to the destruction of the aircraft.
There were two fatalities involving both members of the flight crew.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck the ground during a low-altitude water drop maneuver.