Epirus / Ήπειρος | 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.

Probable cause:

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

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 in Ioannina

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Canadair CL-215

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1050

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Fire fighting

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Elefsis - Elefsis

MSN:

1050

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1978

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The crew departed Elesis Airbase in the day. En route, a fuel leak occurred and a fire erupted. The crew diverted to Ioannina Airport to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane landed safely and came to rest in flames. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

In-flight fire caused by a fuel leak.

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

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

43-49249

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Supply

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Mountains

MSN:

15065/26510

YOM:

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.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

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

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

1136

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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.

Probable cause:

Mistakenly shot down by British fire.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Paramythia

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Bristol 142 Blenheim

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L1379

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8662

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1938

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Takeoff from Paramythia was abandoned after an engine failed. The crew raised the undercarriage to stop the airplane that was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Engine failure on takeoff.

Crash of a CRDA CANT Z.506 Airone off Preveza: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1940

Type of aircraft:

CRDA CANT Z.506 Airone

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Flight

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Bombing

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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The airplane was shot down by the pilot of a British fighter and crashed into the sea off Preveza. All five crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Domenico Bazzi, pilot,
Sgt Elisio Acuti, pilot,
Av Libero Mera, flight engineer,
Av Cosimo Buongiorno, radio operator,
Av Salvatore Di Salvo, air gunner.