Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 July 2007
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-6B11 (CL-415)
Owner/operator: Elleniki Polemik¡ Aeropor¡a
Registration Number: 2055
Location: near Dilesos –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A wildfire erupted on July 23 on the Greek island of Eboia, specifically in the Tsakeoi area, a zone of low shrubs and olive trees. The fire threatened homes in the area. A significant response was initiated with five aircraft, two helicopters, and a large number of firemen.A wildfire erupted on July 23 on the Greek island of Eboia, specifically in the Tsakeoi area, a zone of low shrubs and olive trees. The fire threatened homes in the area. A significant response was initiated with five aircraft, two helicopters, and a large number of firemen.
Description
A wildfire broke out on July 23 on the Greek island of Eboia, at an area called Tsakeoi. An area of low shrubs and olive trees was on fire and threatened homes in the area. Five aircraft, aircraft, two helicopters and a large number of firemen were deployed to put out the blaze. The airplane crashed and broke up on a hill.
Primary Cause
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