Incident Overview
A four-engine military aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Pastra under foggy conditions, killing all five crew members on board. The aircraft had departed Elefsis Air Force Base near Athens on a short flight to Tanagra Air Force Base.
Flight Details
The aircraft was tasked with transporting a contingent of 80 soldiers at Tanagra Airbase who were to participate in search-and-rescue operations following the crash of a Ukrainian Yak-42 on December 17 in the Katerini region of Central Macedonia. While cruising in limited visibility due to fog, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pastra, located approximately 24 kilometers southwest of Tanagra Airbase.
Wreckage and Aftermath
The wreckage was discovered a few kilometers southeast of the village of Erythres. All five crew members were killed in the accident.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident, as determined by the investigation, was controlled flight into terrain.