Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 May 1977
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-1A10
Owner/operator: Elleniki Polemik¡ Aeropor¡a
Registration Number: 1042
Location: Korinth –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Helicopter rotor system.Helicopter rotor system.
Category: Accident
A helicopter accident occurred during a water pick-up training mission. The helicopter experienced a loss of control and crashed into a shallow water area.A helicopter accident occurred during a water pick-up training mission. The helicopter experienced a loss of control and crashed into a shallow water area.
Description
Crashed during water pick-up training mission.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to unstable wind conditions and pilot error during a water pick-up operation.Loss of control due to unstable wind conditions and pilot error during a water pick-up operation.Share on:
