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Cargo Aircraft Crashes into Sea During Approach to Rhodes-Diagoras Airport (SX-BGG)

Rhodes-Diagoras, GreeceLanding (descent or approach)

On July 28, 1999, a Swearingen SA227 Metro III (registration SX-BGG) operated by KAL Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Rhodes-Diagoras, Greece during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft from Athens suffered a double engine failure on final approach to Rhodes-Diagoras Airport, crashing into the sea one kilometer short of the runway. Both pilots were rescued.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a cargo flight from Athens, an aircraft experienced a critical failure while on final approach to Rhodes-Diagoras Airport. The incident occurred when both engines failed simultaneously, leading to a loss of power and control. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed into the sea, coming to rest one kilometer short of the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were successfully rescued from the water. The official investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure for unknown reasons.

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