Canadair CL-215 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The crew departed Elefsis AFB on a training mission consisting of scooping manoeuvres. After completing a scooping procedure, the crew attempted to takeoff when the seaplane crashed into the sea off Corinth. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 off Valencia

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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UD.13-8

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Training

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1036

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1974

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The crew attempted to land on rough sea due to high winds. The seaplane struck high waves and crashed. All three crew members were rescued.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 off Fuenterrabia

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

Operator:

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UD.13-9

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

1037

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1974

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While taxiing on rough water, the airplane struck rocks and came to rest partially submerged. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 near Pontevedra: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1976 at 1800 LT

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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Registration:

UD.13-7

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Fire fighting

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Mountains

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Santiago de Compostela - Santiago de Compostela

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1035

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1974

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The crew departed Santiago de Compostela on a fire fighting mission in the region of Pontevedra. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed on the slope of Mt Xiabre and was destroyed. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1 in Vignale: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1973

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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Registration:

F-ZBBM

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Fire fighting

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Mountains

MSN:

1019

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1971

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Pélican 19

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The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission over a mountainous area located in Vignale, about 18 km south of Bastia. As the crew was attempting a low pass over the fire, the aircraft struck power cables and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
Daniel Mougin, pilot,
Jacques Fossier, copilot.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 into the Gulf of Sagona: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

Operator:

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F-ZBBG

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Fire fighting

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

1025

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1970

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Pélican 25

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The crew was engaged in a fire fighting in south Corsica. While conducting a scooping mission, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Gulf of Sagona. Both pilots, Mr. Patillaud & J. Lebel were killed. The airplane was operated under call sign Pélican 25.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 in Albertacce: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1970

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

Operator:

Registration:

F-ZBAX

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Fire fighting

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Mountains

Schedule:

Marseille - Marseille

MSN:

1022

YOM:

1969

Flight number:

Pélican 22

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The airplane was engaged in a fire fighting mission under call sign Pélican 22, carrying two pilots and a firefighter. While fighting a fire on the slope of a wooded mountain, the airplane struck the ground and crashed in flames. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Roger Carcasses, pilot,
Roger Faugeron, pilot.
Passenger:
F. Mosali, firefighter.