Preveza | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The aircraft was completing a flight from Preveza to the Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base in Germany. During the takeoff roll at Preveza-Aktion Airport, after V1 speed, the pilot-in-command heard a loud noise. Thinking this was the consequence of a bird strike, he decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and started an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, struck a dyke and came to rest partially submerged in the sea. All 16 occupants escaped uninjured.

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Investigations revealed there were no indications of a possible bird strike during takeoff.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra near Preveza

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 10 Electra

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YU-SBD

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Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1136

YOM:

1937

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Flying along the west coast of Greece on a flight from Belgrade, the twin engine aircraft was mistakenly shot down by a British ship in the harbor of Preveza. The crew was able to make an emergency landing near Preveza. All nine occupants evacuated safely and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.