Greece

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While flying in clouds, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and crashed about 11 km northeast of Volos. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK near Athens: 22 killed

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1949 at 1900 LT

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SX-BAI

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Kavala – Athens

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12162

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1943

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While approaching Athens-Hassani Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and the aircraft entered cumulonimbus. In thunderstorm activity with turbulences, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed on the slope of Mt Parnitha (1,413 meters high) located about 30 km north of Hassani Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 22 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The loss of control was caused by the failure of the right wing in flight. Investigations revealed that turbulences and pressure was above the load certification, causing the wing to fail in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C47A-4-DK in Athens

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1949

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SX-BAF

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Training

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Yes

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Athens - Athens

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12322

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1944

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The crew was performing a local training sortie. For unknown reason, the aircraft crashed on landing and was damaged beyond repair. All four crew members were unhurt.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK in Pirsogianni: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1949

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43-49249

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Supply

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15065/26510

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1944

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The crew was engaged in a supply mission to Greek soldiers based in the Pirsogianni region and taking part to the civil war. While flying at low height, the aircraft was hit by enemy artillery and crashed in a mountainous area, killing all seven crew members.

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Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C47A-20-DK on Mt Taigetos: 24 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1948 at 1637 LT

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OK-WDN

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Peloponnese / Πελοπόννησος

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Prague – Rome – Lydda

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12894

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1944

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OK584

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Mt Taigetos

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Greece

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Europe

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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:

In a first statement, Greek and Czech Authorities reported that the accident was probably the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain in bad weather conditions. But few weeks later, the Greek government confirmed that the aircraft has been shot down by Greek communists insurgents. The reasons for this act remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 near Athens: 44 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1947 at 1930 LT

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Douglas DC-4

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SE-BBG

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Istanbul – Athens – Rome – Geneva – Amsterdam – Copenhagen – Stockholm

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42930

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1946

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AB1629

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While descending to Athens-Hassani Airport, the crew was contacted by ATC and instructed to stack for a while due to poor weather conditions (thunderstorm activity) at destination. Few minutes later, the four engine aircraft christened 'Sunnan' hit the slope of Mt Hymettus located northeast of the airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and all 44 occupants were killed. The crew was unable to distinguish the mountain due to poor visibility caused by low clouds. It is believed that the crew was not aware of his exact position at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Farsala: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1947

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Farsala, killing all six occupants, two crew members, a captain and three soldiers.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-65-DL in Athens: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1947

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SX-BAB

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