Narrative:
The C-47 transport plane, operated by the 355 Transport Squadron of the Hellenic Air Force, crashed in the Kithairon Mountains.
A Reuters press report suggests that all 25 on board had died. Other press reports suggest that there were four survivors out of 27 (NY Times) or 30 (also Reuters) occupants.
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| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 12 January 1970 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47 (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Elleniki Polemikí Aeroporía |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 21 / Occupants: 25 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 26 / Occupants: 30 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Kithairon Mountains ( Greece)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The C-47 transport plane, operated by the 355 Transport Squadron of the Hellenic Air Force, crashed in the Kithairon Mountains.
A Reuters press report suggests that all 25 on board had died. Other press reports suggest that there were four survivors out of 27 (NY Times) or 30 (also Reuters) occupants.
Sources:
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