On October 6, 1984, a Cessna 500 Citation (registration OE-FAP) operated by Grondmet Handels was involved in an aviation accident near Skiathos, Greece during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into the sea during its initial climb phase after departing from Skiathos Island Airport, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During a recent aviation incident at Skiathos Island Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of altitude shortly after departure. While performing the initial climb following takeoff, the plane descended into the sea.
Despite the impact and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft, all 10 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. There were no reported fatalities resulting from the accident.
Findings
The aircraft was in the initial climb phase at the time of the accident.
The event occurred in the waters near Skiathos Island Airport.
The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe.
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