Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 10 March 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A
Owner/operator: Trans Mediterranean Airways – TMA
Registration Number: OD-AEL
Location: Mt Parnon –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Landing GearAircraft Control Surfaces and Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight over a mountainous region. The aircraft was struck by terrain, resulting in a significant impact and subsequent loss of altitude.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight over a mountainous region. The aircraft was struck by terrain, resulting in a significant impact and subsequent loss of altitude.
Description
Crashed into a mountainous area.
Primary Cause
Terrain impact ? The aircraft’s flight path and landing configuration were directly influenced by the mountainous terrain, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Terrain impact ? The aircraft’s flight path and landing configuration were directly influenced by the mountainous terrain, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
