Tragedy struck shortly before landing: Two killed in light aircraft crash in Pieria while on ‘familiarisation flight’
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Key context: <p>According to the president of the Pieria Flying Club, the 41-year-old pilot made a low pass over the runway, then gained altitude before performing an ill-fated manoeuvre that sent the aircraft crashing to the ground</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/19/tragedy-struck-shortly-before-landing-two-killed-in-light-aircraft-crash-in-pieria-while-on-familiarisation-flight/">Tragedy struck shortly before landing: Two killed in light aircraft crash in Pieria while on ‘familiarisation flight’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
According to the president of the Pieria Flying Club, the 41-year-old pilot made a low pass over the runway, then gained altitude before performing an ill-fated manoeuvre that sent the aircraft crashing to the ground The post Tragedy struck shortly before landing: Two killed in light aircraft crash in Pieria while on ‘familiarisation flight’ appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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