Canadair CL-215

Babcock

Operated by Babcock Spain, the aircraft was stationed at Castelo Branco Airport in Portugal on behalf of the Civil Security of Portugal (Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil).. The airplane departed Castelo Branco Airfield at 0815LT with a second CL-215 and was dispatched over the region of Lindoso, at the border with Spain, to fight a fire. While approaching the area to treat, the airplane was too low and impacted ground, causing the tail to detach. The aircraft crashed on a rocky area located near Lobios, on Spanish territory. The cockpit was destroyed upon impact and the Portuguese copilot aged 66 was killed while the Spanish captain aged 39 was seriously injured and transferred to an hospital in Alto Minho.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew departed Volos-Néa Anchialos Airport in the morning on a firefighting mission over Beotia. En route, the left engine caught fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a wooded area located near Dervenochoria, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post impact fire and both pilots escaped with minor injuries.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission over the Peloponnese Area when he encountered technical problems. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a hilly terrain. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediyesi

The crew departed Istanbul-Atatürk Airport in the afternoon on a fire fighting mission. While completing a scooping manoeuver in Lake Duru located about 50 km northwest of Istanbul, the aircraft crashed and burned. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was leased from Società Richerche Esperienze Meteorologiche (SOREM) to the Municipality of Istanbul (Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediyesi).

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The aircraft was taking part to a fire fighting mission on the Tzia Island. While returning to scope in the Saronic Gulf, the aircraft struck a wave and came to rest off the Patroklos Island. Both pilots were rescued by the crew of a Super Puma helicopter from the Greek Navy while the aircraft was recovered but damaged beyond repair.

SOREM - Società Ricerche Esperienze Meteorologiche

Owned by SOREM, the aircraft was dispatched in Portugal and leased to OMNI - Aviação e Tecnologia for fire fighting missions. Following a scooping mission in the Aguíeira Reservoir off Chamadouro, the crew increased engine power and started a takeoff procedure when control was lost. The takeoff was abandoned but the aircraft collided with the shore and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew was completing a training flight consisting of dropping survival equipment when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Port de Pollença. Two crew members were rescued while two others were killed.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew departed Volos-Nea Anchialos Airport on a fire fighting mission over Mt Pelion, about 10 km northeast of Volos. While flying at low height, the crew was preparing to drop water when the right wing struck the ground. The aircraft crashed and exploded, killing both pilots.

Socièta Italiana Servizi Aerei Mediterranei - SISAM

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission and was supposed to land on Lake Fanaco to proceed to a scooping manoeuvre. For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed hard, causing the hull to rupture. The aircraft sank and was lost. A pilot was killed and the second was injured.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission in the region of Patras. Following a scooping mission, it is believed the pilot encountered control problems when the aircraft crashed on hilly terrain, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew was completing a scooping mission when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances off Isthmia, in the Saronic Gulf, near the Corinth Canal. Both pilots were rescued.

Socièta Italiana Servizi Aerei Mediterranei - SISAM

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission in the Piana Crixia Regional Park, Liguria. After the load of water was dropped, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed on a mountain slope located near San Massimo, about 29 km northwest of Savona. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Transport Canada

While flying at low height on a fire fighting mission, Tanker 236 struck tree tops, rolled to the right and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were killed.

CVG Ferrominera Orinoco

The crew departed Puerto Ordaz on a local training flight when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff. A crew member was injured while three others were killed.

Socièta Italiana Servizi Aerei Mediterranei - SISAM

Engaged in a fire fighting mission in the region of Quiliano, the crew was approaching a lake to proceed to a scooping maneuver when, on final approach, the aircraft struck rocks and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

After takeoff, while climbing, the right engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed, killing all four crew members. They were on their way to perform a scooping mission before flying to the region of Orense to fight a forest fire.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew was engaged in a training flight and was completing a scooping mission on a small lake near San Joan de Moró when the airplane crashed while contacting water. Both pilots were killed.

Yugoslav Air Force - Ratno Vazduhoplovstvo i Protivvazdušna Odbrana

Engaged in a fire fighting mission, the crew was completing a scoop maneuver off Zadar when the left float struck the water surface and was torn off. Out of control, the airplane water looped and sank. Two crew members were rescued while the third was killed.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew departed Elefsis AFB on a local training flight. While in a circuit, one of the engine failed and the crew feathered its propeller and decided to return when the aircraft lost height and crashed near the airfield. All three occupants were killed.

Bombardier Aerospace

The crew was performing a demo flight at Montreal-Dorval Airport for federal politicians and Canadair officials. Following a single engine low pass over the runway, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed near the runway end. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Sécurité civile française

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission in Marseille. While flying at low height, the water bomber plane struck a tree and crashed in a wooded area located in the Marseilleveyre Mountain Range near the district of Pointe-Rouge, south of Marseille. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed. Crew: Yves Kohler, pilot, Georges Berujeau, mechanic.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew was completing a training mission out from Madrid-Torrejón AFB. After performing a scooping mission on Lake Embalse de Buendía, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Cañaveruelas. All four crew members, three pilots and a mechanic, were killed. Crew: Lt Fernando Esteban Baturone, Lt Aurelio Gil Laso, Alf Eduardo Javier Moreno Jiménez, Sgt Santiago García García.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission over the Sierra d'Aitana. After its load of water was scooped, the airplane struck trees and crashed onto a hill located in Beniarrés. Both crew members were killed.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew departed Elesis Airbase in the day. En route, a fuel leak occurred and a fire erupted. The crew diverted to Ioannina Airport to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane landed safely and came to rest in flames. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Hellenic Air Force - Elleniki Polemiki Aeroporia

The crew departed Elefsis AFB on a training mission consisting of scooping manoeuvres. After completing a scooping procedure, the crew attempted to takeoff when the seaplane crashed into the sea off Corinth. All three crew members were killed.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew attempted to land on rough sea due to high winds. The seaplane struck high waves and crashed. All three crew members were rescued.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

While taxiing on rough water, the airplane struck rocks and came to rest partially submerged. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

The crew departed Santiago de Compostela on a fire fighting mission in the region of Pontevedra. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed on the slope of Mt Xiabre and was destroyed. All three crew members were killed.

Sécurité civile française

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission over a mountainous area located in Vignale, about 18 km south of Bastia. As the crew was attempting a low pass over the fire, the aircraft struck power cables and crashed. Both pilots were killed. Crew: Daniel Mougin, pilot, Jacques Fossier, copilot.

Sécurité civile française

The crew was engaged in a fire fighting in south Corsica. While conducting a scooping mission, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Gulf of Sagona. Both pilots, Mr. Patillaud & J. Lebel were killed. The airplane was operated under call sign Pélican 25.

Sécurité civile française

The airplane was engaged in a fire fighting mission under call sign Pélican 22, carrying two pilots and a firefighter. While fighting a fire on the slope of a wooded mountain, the airplane struck the ground and crashed in flames. All three occupants were killed. Crew: Roger Carcasses, pilot, Roger Faugeron, pilot. Passenger: F. Mosali, firefighter.