General
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State file number: |
2026-387 |
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UTC date: |
2-8-2026 |
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UTC time: |
14:00 |
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Occurrence class: |
Accident |
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Location: |
Psatha, Greece |
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Injury level: |
Fatal |
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Aircraft registration: |
N511EV |
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Aircraft make/model: |
Bell 214ST |
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Current flight rules: |
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) |
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Operation type: |
Specialized operations |
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Operated by: |
McDermott Aviation Pty Ltd |
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Flight phase: |
En route |
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Aircraft category: |
Helicopter |
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Last departure point: |
Elefsina Air Base (LGEL) |
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Planned destination: |
LGEL |
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Aircraft damage: |
Destroyed |
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Engine make/model: |
2 x General Electric CT7 |
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Lighting conditions: |
Daylight |
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Meteorological conditions: |
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) |
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Aircraft registration: |
N746H |
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Aircraft make/model: |
Bell 214ST |
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Current flight rules: |
VFR |
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Operation type: |
Specialized operations |
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Operated by: |
McDermott Aviation Pty Ltd |
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Flight phase: |
En route |
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Aircraft category: |
Helicopter |
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Last departure point: |
LGEL |
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Planned destination: |
LGEL |
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Aircraft damage: |
Substantial |
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Engine make/model: |
2 x General Electric CT7 |
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Lighting conditions: |
Daylight |
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Meteorological conditions: |
VMC |
Notification
All time references in this statement are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
The Aviation Unit of the Danish Accident Investigation Board (AIB) was notified of the accident by the Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority (HARSIA) on 4-8-2026 at 06:47 hours (hrs).
Factual information
History of flight
The two firefighting helicopters collided in midair while battling a wildfire in the area of Psatha, West of Athens.
Injuries to persons
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Injuries |
Crew |
Passengers |
Others |
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Fatal |
2 |
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Serious |
2 |
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Minor |
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None |
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Damage to aircraft
The helicopter N511EV was destroyed.
The helicopter N746H was substantially damaged.
Safety investigation process
The HARSIA launched a safety investigation.
For further information, please contact the HARSIA.
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