Aircraft crash on Mount Parnon during cargo flight

5 fatalities • Mt Parnon, Greece • Flight

A four-engine cargo aircraft disappeared from radar after impacting a mountain slope in the Peloponnese region, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation traveling from Beirut to Frankfurt, an aircraft with four engines vanished from radar tracking while operating in suboptimal weather conditions. The flight path took the vessel over the Peloponnese province, specifically near the boundary of the Arcadia and Laconia districts.

The aircraft impacted the side of Mt Parnon during its cruise phase. Following the disappearance, search efforts located the debris field approximately 27 km east of Sparta. The accident resulted in five fatalities, as all members of the crew perished in the impact.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the crash was the result of controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the mountain slope while under controlled flight conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-03-10 Douglas DC-6 accident near Mt Parnon, Greece?

A four-engine cargo aircraft disappeared from radar after impacting a mountain slope in the Peloponnese region, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-03-10 Douglas DC-6 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-03-10 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration OD-AEL, operated by TMA of Lebanon - Trans Mediterranean Airways, at Mt Parnon, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the mountain slope while under controlled flight conditions.

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