List of aviation accidents and incidents in Greece
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This is a list of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Greece.
Civilian
1940s
October 26, 1947: Douglas DC-4 on way from Istanbul to Athens crashes in Hymettus. 44 people died.
December 21, 1948: Douglas C-47 of Czech Airlines crashes in Kalamata with a death toll of 24.
June 6, 1949: Douglas C-47 of the now-defunct National Greek Airlines crashes in Athens. 22 people die.
1950s
October 29, 1959: DC3 of Olympic Airways crashes near Tanagra. 18 people are killed.
1960s
October 12, 1967: De Havilland DH.106 Comet of British European Airways crashes off Rhodes, killing 66 people on board.
December 8, 1969: Douglas DC-6 of Olympic Airways from Chania to Athens crashes in Keratea.
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