Narrative:
The aircraft deviated from the ILS localizer during a runway 33R approach and struck a 2000 feet hill (Mt. Hymettus). The pilot didn't comply with the procedures for an ILS approach and attempted a visual approach. Although the pilot confirmed established on the ILS localizer, but he was not on the localizer course. The crew decided too late to perform a missed approach.
» ICAO Adrep Summary 6/93 (#4)
» Scramble 155
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: TC-JCC
| Status: | Information verified through authorities or other official sources. |
| Date: | Tuesday 24 March 1992 |
| Time: | 07:02 |
| Type: |  Boeing 707-321C |
| Operator: | Golden Star Air Cargo |
| Registration: | ST-ALX |
| MSN: | 18715/364 |
| First flight: | 1964 |
| Engines: | 4 Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3B |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 5,5 km (3.4 mls) SE of Athens-Ellinikon International Airport (ATH) ( Greece)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM), Netherlands |
| Athens-Ellinikon International Airport (ATH/LGAT), Greece |
The aircraft deviated from the ILS localizer during a runway 33R approach and struck a 2000 feet hill (Mt. Hymettus). The pilot didn't comply with the procedures for an ILS approach and attempted a visual approach. Although the pilot confirmed established on the ILS localizer, but he was not on the localizer course. The crew decided too late to perform a missed approach.
Sources:
» Flight Safety Digest / Flight Safety Foundation, March 1995(21)» ICAO Adrep Summary 6/93 (#4)
» Scramble 155
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accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: ST-ALX
accident date: 24-03-1992
type: Boeing 707-321C
registration: TC-JCC
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport to Athens-Ellinikon International Airport as the crow flies is 2158 km (1349 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport to Athens-Ellinikon International Airport as the crow flies is 2158 km (1349 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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