What happened
During a scheduled training flight, an aircraft transporting 22 paratroopers and a crew of 5 struck the side of Mt Kithairon. The incident occurred near Vilia, situated approximately 47 km northwest of Athens. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was operating in heavy fog.
Following the collision, rescue efforts successfully located three paratroopers and one member of the crew. However, the accident resulted in 23 fatalities among the occupants on board.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was controlled flight into terrain while the aircraft was navigating through low-visibility conditions.