Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 July 2015
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-1A10
Owner/operator: Elleniki Polemik¡ Aeropor¡a
Registration Number: 1070
Location: near Faraklo, Laconia –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The Canadair CL-215 aircraft.The Canadair CL-215 aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Canadair CL-215 firefighting aircraft experienced a forced landing near Faraklo, Greece, following technical difficulties during a firefighting operation. Both pilots were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.A Canadair CL-215 firefighting aircraft experienced a forced landing near Faraklo, Greece, following technical difficulties during a firefighting operation. Both pilots were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.
Description
The Canadair CL-215 firefighting aircraft sustained damage in a forced landing near the village of Faraklo, Greece, after technical problems. Both pilots survived the accident. The aircraft was engaged in fighting fires in the area.
Source of Information
http://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/493891/alert-katepese-kanader-kata-tin-katasvesi-sti-lakonia/, http://www.haf.gr/el/news.asp?id=10491http://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/493891/alert-katepese-kanader-kata-tin-katasvesi-sti-lakonia/, http://www.haf.gr/el/news.asp?id=10491Primary Cause
Technical problems during firefighting operations.Technical problems during firefighting operations.Share on:
