A single-engine light aircraft carrying 2 passengers crashed in the local community of Kontariotissa, in the Pieria regional unit of northern Greece, on Sunday, with no fire breaking out at the scene.
The Fire Service Operations Center was notified of the incident today, October 18, 2026, at approximately 1:50 p.m.
Eight firefighters responded to the scene with 4 vehicles.
Upon arrival at the crash site, firefighters located both passengers outside the aircraft, unconscious.
The aircraft was found in a dry riverbed near the airstrip of the Pieria Aero Club.
Firefighters moved both unconscious individuals to a safe location, where they were subsequently taken into the care of EKAB ambulance crews.
The operation was completed earlier today, October 18, 2026.
