Transall C-160 crash, Feb 9, 1975 (42 killed), Chania Crete
Transall C-160 accident on February 9, 1975 near Chania Crete, Greece with 42 fatalities.
- Date: February 9, 1975
- Aircraft: Transall C-160
- Location: Chania Crete, Greece
- Fatalities: 42
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A German Air Force Transall carrying 37 soldiers and a crew of five from Hohn to Chania on Crete struck a mountain slope in fog and snow while approaching Chania airport. All 42 people on board died. Sources differ on the exact impact point.