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Mountain Strike During Izmir–Naples Flight (42-93090)

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On January 13, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 42-93090) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Chelmos, Greece in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient while cruising over the Peloponnese province. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a mountain in the Chelmos Range while cruising from Izmir to Naples, killing six occupants and seriously injuring four. The wreckage was located two days later.

Incident Overview A flight operating from Izmir to Naples, Italy, encountered a fatal accident while cruising over the Peloponnese province. The aircraft struck the slope of a mountain in the Chelmos Mountain Range, located approximately 50 km southeast of Patras. ## Crew and Occupant Outcomes The crew was completing the flight when the accident occurred. The source states that the pilot failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient before impact. Six occupants were killed, and four others were seriously injured. ## Recovery The wreckage was found two days after the accident.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient while cruising over the Peloponnese province.
Controlled flight into terrain

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