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Hellenic Air Force training jet crashes near Kalamata airport; pilot confirmed dead

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In the morning of 11:00 local time on 27 December, a Hellenic Air Force 120PEA/363MEA North American T-2E Buckeye (registered 1600..) was performing a training flight near Kalamata Airport, Greece. Half a mile northwest of the airport, the aircraft crashed, followed by an explosion.

A search and rescue mission was initiated, after which the pilot was found and confirmed deceased.

A spokesperson of the Hellenic Air Force said in a press statement: “On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11:28, a T-2E Buckeye aircraft of the 120PEA/363MEA, performing a training flight, crashed, during its return, half a nautical mile northwest of the Kalamata airport.”

 

This post was published on 27 December 2023 18:14

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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