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Aircraft Crash at Tatoi Air Force Base (KK-171)

Tatoi AFB (Athens), GreeceTakeoff (climb)

On December 28, 1991, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration KK-171) operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia was involved in an aviation accident near Tatoi AFB (Athens), Greece during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into an olive grove shortly after takeoff from Tatoi AFB due to an engine failure, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Tatoi Air Force Base. During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue that led to a loss of power. The crash site was located in an olive grove, approximately 400 meters beyond the end of the runway. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the available source material. ## Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in significant casualties among the people on board. One crew member lost their life in the crash. In addition to the fatality, five other occupants sustained injuries. The source does not specify the total number of people on board or the severity of the injuries sustained by the survivors.

Probable cause

Engine failure for unknown reasons
Engine failure

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