26 Mar Boeing 727-230 – SX-CBI Olympic flight 171 was carried out by Boeing 727 "Megas Alexandros". The aircraft was flown by two highly experienced captains. Weather... Continue reading
26 Mar Dornier 228-201 – SX-BHG The aircraft's rate of descent suddenly increased prior to landing and touched down heavily 4 feet short of runway 35. The nosegear str... Continue reading
26 Mar Boeing E-3A Sentry (707-300B) – LX-N90457 The pilot of a Boeing E-3A airborne early warning and control aircraft aborted the takeoff from Prveza-Aktion Airport (PVK), Greece wh... Continue reading
26 Mar Boeing 747-200 – An Ethiopian passenger aboard Olympic Airways Flight 742 seized a flight attendant and threatened her with a knife from a food service ... Continue reading
26 Mar Antonov An-26 – TZ-347 After agreeing on an ILS approach to Thessaloniki, the pilot asked for the VOR, intending to fly directly to it. Because there was no r... Continue reading
26 Mar Dornier 228-201 – SX-BHC The aircraft struck power lines on a ridge at an altitude of 1200 ft at 8nm DME short of the runway 15L threshold at Athens-Ellinikon I... Continue reading
26 Mar Dornier 228-201 – SX-BHC During landing roll on runway 35 (wind: 320 deg/8-12 kt) the left wheel detached when its steel axis broke next to the inner bearing. ... Continue reading
26 Mar Canadair CL-215-1A10 – 1064 The pilot reported he could not move the flight controls after a water drop. The airplane crashed. Continue reading
26 Mar Canadair CL-215-1A10 – 1075 Crashed near the Corinth Canal following an on board fire. The airplane was attempting to pick up water during a fire fighting mission.... Continue reading