Canadair CL-215 crash, Jul 6, 2006, Patroklos Island

Canadair CL-215 accident on July 6, 2006 near Patroklos Island, Attica, Greece with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined.

A Hellenic Air Force CL-215 firefighting amphibian returning from a mission off Tzia island struck a wave in the Saronic Gulf and came to rest off Patroklos island. Both pilots were picked up by a Greek Navy helicopter. The aircraft was recovered but damaged beyond repair.

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