Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 off Patroklos Island
Date & Time:
Jul 6, 2006 at 0930 LT
Operator:
Registration:
1112
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1112
YOM:
1990
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was taking part to a fire fighting mission on the Tzia Island. While returning to scope in the Saronic Gulf, the aircraft struck a wave and came to rest off the Patroklos Island. Both pilots were rescued by the crew of a Super Puma helicopter from the Greek Navy while the aircraft was recovered but damaged beyond repair.
