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Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collide over Greek wildfire, killing two

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Two Bell 214ST helicopters leased by Greece’s Fire Service collided mid-air while conducting water-dropping operations over a severe, wind-driven wildfire near Psatha in western Attica, roughly 60 kilometers west of Athens. The crash killed two people, while initial reports said other crew members were rescued.

Discovered 2026-08-02T10:02:47.454892-07:00 | 2026-08-02T10:02:47.454892-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The collision occurred during active wildfire suppression, highlighting the operational and safety risks of coordinating multiple helicopters and water-dropping aircraft in smoke, wind and constrained airspace.
  • Two fatalities make this a significant aviation accident for Greece’s emergency-response aviation system; the Bell helicopters were leased by the Greek Fire Service.
  • The incident could affect firefighting capacity during a major blaze, as aircraft were central to the response alongside hundreds of firefighters.

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The Independent time.com galaxiamilitar.es militarnyi.com Associated Press wildfiretoday.com
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First Seen
2026-08-02T10:02:47.454892-07:00
Latest Update
2026-08-03T10:30:49.754896-07:00
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