Aircraft crash near Nea Anchialos involving 63 fatalities

63 fatalities • Mt Othrys, Greece • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Othrys during an approach to Nea Anchialos, resulting in the deaths of all 63 people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Nea Anchialos, the flight encountered significantly degraded visibility caused by adverse weather. While attempting to navigate the difficult conditions, the aircraft collided with the terrain on the slope of Mt Othrys. The impact occurred approximately 24 km southwest of Nea Anchialos Airport.

Upon striking the mountain, the aircraft underwent structural disintegration. There were no survivors of the accident, with a total of 63 fatalities recorded among the occupants.

Findings

  • The crew was operating in poor visibility due to prevailing bad weather conditions during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during an approach in low-visibility weather conditions.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-02-05 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Mt Othrys, Greece?

An aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Othrys during an approach to Nea Anchialos, resulting in the deaths of all 63 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-02-05 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 63 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-02-05 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 748, operated by Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia, at Mt Othrys, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope during an approach in low-visibility weather conditions.

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