1 fatality

1991-12-28: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (KK-171) — Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia — Tatoi AFB (Athens), Greece

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: The engine failed during the initial climb, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. 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.

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An aircraft crashed into an olive grove following an engine failure during its initial climb from Tatoi Air Base.

What happened

During the takeoff phase from Tatoi AFB, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of power. While the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the engine failed, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently descended into an olive grove located approximately 400 metres beyond the runway threshold.

The accident resulted in one fatality and left five injuries among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the initial climb, causing the aircraft to stall and crash.