Aircraft accident at Tatoi Air Base

1 fatality • Tatoi AFB (Athens), Greece • Takeoff (climb)

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

What happened

During the early stages of flight following departure from Tatoi AFB, the aircraft experienced a loss of power in one of its engines. As the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the engine failure led to an aerodynamic stall. The plane subsequently descended into an olive grove located approximately 400 metres beyond the end of the runway.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight.
  • The primary sequence of events was triggered by an engine failure.
  • The crash resulted in one fatality and five injuries among the occupants on board.

Probable cause

An engine failure during the initial climb phase caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-12-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tatoi AFB (Athens), Greece?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-12-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-12-28 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration KK-171, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Tatoi AFB (Athens), Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine failure during the initial climb phase caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

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