SX-BGE — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

August 3, 1989AccidentHull loss
The crew started the approach to Samos Airport runway 09 in poor weather conditions. While flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Kerkis (1,430 meters high) located 25 km northwest of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 34 occupants were killed.
Short 330 · 34 fatalities
It was determined that the crew initiated a VFR approach in IMC conditions to runway 09 at Samos Airport. Standard approach to Samos are on runway 27 from the sea but could be completed to runway 09 if the minimum visibility is good at least 3,2 km from threshold. Full accident record