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Aircraft Accident During Firefighting Mission in the Saronic Gulf (1112)

Patroklos Island, GreeceLanding (descent or approach)

On July 6, 2006, a Canadair CL-215 (registration 1112) operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia was involved in an aviation accident near Patroklos Island, Greece during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft involved in a firefighting mission on Tzia Island struck a wave while returning to scope in the Saronic Gulf. It came to rest off Patroklos Island, and both pilots were rescued by a Greek Navy Super Puma helicopter.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft was engaged in a firefighting operation on Tzia Island when the incident occurred. During its return to scope in the Saronic Gulf, the aircraft struck a wave. The impact caused the aircraft to come to rest in the waters off Patroklos Island. ## Rescue and Recovery Operations Both pilots were successfully rescued from the water by the crew of a Super Puma helicopter operated by the Greek Navy. Following the rescue, the aircraft was recovered from the water. However, the investigation determined that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and could not be returned to service.

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What happened in the 6 Jul 2006 Canadair CL-215 accident near Patroklos Island, Greece?

An aircraft involved in a firefighting mission on Tzia Island struck a wave while returning to scope in the Saronic Gulf. It came to rest off Patroklos Island, and both pilots were rescued by a Greek Navy Super Puma helicopter.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jul 2006 Canadair CL-215 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jul 2006 involved a Canadair CL-215, registration 1112, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Patroklos Island, Greece.

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