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- Aug 18
Greek inquiry examines 15-minute coordination gap in fatal Psatha helicopter crash
Greek investigators examining the 2 August 2026 mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters in Psatha are focusing on survivor depositions, radio recordings, and a 15-minute command gap.
- Aug 4
Family of Greek pilot killed in Psatha helicopter collision launches legal action against all responsible parties
The mother and sister of Aristotelis, the Greek helicopter coordinator killed in the 2 August mid-air collision near Porto Germeno, instructed their lawyer on Tuesday evening to file a criminal complaint before the Athens prosecutor.
- Aug 4
Stylida mayor arrested over Viotia wildfire that killed two, charges include arson with possible intent
The mayor of Stylida, Ioannis Apostolou, and a technical supervisor face felony arson charges after sparks from a wind-farm power line allegedly ignited a blaze that has burned for five days across Viotia and Western Attica, killing two firefighters in a helicopter collision.
- Aug 2
Two firefighting helicopters collide near Athens, killing two crew members as wildfires burn over 10,000 hectares
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Psatha, west of Athens, during a wildfire operation on Sunday. One crew survived; the other two crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, were killed.
- Aug 2
Greek PM mourns two firefighters killed in helicopter collision while battling wildfire near Porto Germeno
A Greek coordinator and a Danish pilot died when two leased firefighting helicopters collided during operations against a large wildfire near Porto Germeno, west of Athens, on Sunday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed 'deep sorrow' and visited the crisis coordination center.