Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
A helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos has resulted in the deaths of a British couple on their honeymoon and their pilot. Authorities are currently investigating a potential mechanical failure after reports of strange noises before the crash.
Why it matters
The incident is a high-profile tragedy that has prompted an official investigation into aviation safety and maintenance standards for private charters.
Smoke rises from the site of the crash on the Greek island of Sifnos. Photograph: Reuters Smoke rises from the site of the crash on the Greek island of Sifnos. Photograph: Reuters Greece Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of Sifnos
Prefer the Guardian on Google Greek police believe a mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash moments before it was due to land on the island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on honeymoon and the pilot.
Authorities were focusing on Tuesday on the “strange noise” the aircraft, a privately chartered Bell 206, is reported to have made before falling to the ground and exploding on impact.
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