We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
While overflying the Peloponnese region, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Taigetos located about 22 km southeast of Kalamata. Seven USAF aircraft took part to the SAR operations and the wreckage was found few hours later in a mountainous region. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 24 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): In a first statement, Greek and Czech Authorities reported that the accident was probably
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 24 fatalities