Dornier DO228 crash, May 2, 1997, Paros Island
Dornier DO228 accident on May 2, 1997 near Paros Island, South Aegean, Greece with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined.
- Date: May 2, 1997
- Aircraft: Dornier DO228
- Location: Paros Island, South Aegean, Greece
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined
On final approach to Paros, the Dornier 228 sank and struck the ground about 1.3 metres short of the threshold. The nose gear collapsed and the aircraft slid 166 metres along the runway. All 20 occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.