Flight accident near Chelmos Mountain Range

6 fatalities • Mt Chelmos, Greece • Flight

An aircraft flying from Izmir to Naples crashed into a mountain slope in the Peloponnese province, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled flight traveling from Izmir toward Naples, Italy, an aircraft entered a collision with terrain while cruising over the Peloponnese region. The incident occurred within the Chelmos Mountain Range, specifically near a mountain slope situated approximately 50 km southeast of Patras.

The impact resulted in a total of six fatalities and left four individuals seriously injured. Search teams located the wreckage of the aircraft two days after the initial event.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the pilot was operating at an altitude that was too low for the terrain. The primary factor in the accident was the failure to maintain sufficient altitude during the cruise phase of the flight, which led to the collision with the mountain.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain a safe altitude above the mountainous terrain during the cruise phase of the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-01-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Chelmos, Greece?

An aircraft flying from Izmir to Naples crashed into a mountain slope in the Peloponnese province, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-01-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-01-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-93090, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Mt Chelmos, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to maintain a safe altitude above the mountainous terrain during the cruise phase of the flight.

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