Fatal seaplane accident at Elefsis Air Base

3 fatalities • Elefsis AFB (Elefsina), Greece • Landing (descent or approach)

A seaplane crashed during a post-maintenance test flight at Elefsis Air Base, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight following recent maintenance work, a seaplane crashed at Elefsis Air Base. The flight was being conducted to verify the aircraft's operational status after servicing. As the aircraft was performing its approach to the airfield, it went down under circumstances that remain undetermined.

There were three fatalities recorded in the accident, as the entire crew on board perished in the crash. No survivors were reported from the incident.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been established, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances during the approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-01-23 Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident near Elefsis AFB (Elefsina), Greece?

A seaplane crashed during a post-maintenance test flight at Elefsis Air Base, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-01-23 Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-01-23 involved a Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross, registration 51-7202, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Elefsis AFB (Elefsina), Greece.

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