No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Short of Runway at Paros Island Airport (SX-BHG)

Paros Island, GreeceLanding (descent or approach)

On May 2, 1997, a Dornier DO228 (registration SX-BHG) operated by Olympic Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Paros Island, Greece during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered SX-BHG
Aircraft registered SX-BHG. Photo: Pete Macklin / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine aircraft struck the ground 1.3 meters short of the runway threshold at Paros Island Airport. All 20 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During final approach to Paros Island Airport, a twin-engine aircraft nosed down and lost altitude. The aircraft struck the ground 1.3 meters short of the runway threshold. On impact, the nose gear collapsed, and the aircraft slid 166 meters before coming to rest on the runway. All 20 occupants evacuated safely, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause is provided in the source material. This summary is based solely on the facts stated in the official accident investigation source. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining proper approach procedures and altitude awareness during final approach. The safe evacuation of all occupants is a positive outcome, but the damage to the aircraft underscores the severity of the incident. Further investigation would be required to determine the exact cause and contributing factors.