2026 Athens mid-air collision
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 A Bell 214ST similar to the two aircraft involved | |
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 August 2026 |
| Summary | Mid-air collision, under investigation |
| Site |
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| Total fatalities | 2 |
| Total survivors | 2 |
| First aircraft | |
| Type | Bell 214ST |
| Operator | McDermott Aviation |
| Registration | N746H |
| Flight origin | Elefsina Air Base |
| Occupants | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Survivors | 2 |
| Second aircraft | |
| Type | Bell 214ST |
| Operator | McDermott Aviation |
| Registration | N511EV |
| Flight origin | Elefsina Air Base |
| Occupants | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fatalities | 2[1] |
| Survivors | 0 |
On 2 August 2026, two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air while fighting a wildfire west of Athens, Greece.[1][2] One helicopter crashed, killing both crew members. The other made an emergency landing.[2] The mid air collision was caught on camera.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- 1 2 Doherty, Caitlin; Thompson, Angus (2026-08-02). "Search and rescue operation under way after two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece - follow live". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
- ↑ "Video captures midair collision of Greek firefighting helicopters". NBC News. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
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