Canadair CL-215 crash, Jul 15, 2000 (2 killed), Volos
Canadair CL-215 accident on July 15, 2000 near Volos, Thessaly, Greece with 2 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The sources describe low-level flight...
- Date: July 15, 2000
- Aircraft: Canadair CL-215
- Location: Volos, Thessaly, Greece
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. The sources describe low-level flight during a water drop with the right wing striking the ground.
A Hellenic Air Force Canadair CL-215 on a firefighting mission over Mount Pelion near Volos was flying at low height preparing to drop water. Its right wing struck the ground, and the aircraft crashed and exploded, killing both pilots.