On April 23, 1949, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration SX-BAF) operated by TAE National Greek Airlines (TAE - Technical Aeronautical Exploitations ) was involved in an aviation accident near Athens-Hassani, Greece during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft crashed during a local training flight and was destroyed, though all four crew members survived without injury.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aviation team was conducting a local training sortie. During the landing phase of this exercise, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent and struck the ground. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, all four individuals on board survived the event without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The specific mechanical or operational factors that led to the loss of control during landing have not been publicly detailed in the available records. The investigation focused on determining why the aircraft crashed despite the crew's safety.
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