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Newlywed London Couple Die in Helicopter Crash on Greek Island During Honeymoon
Security footage showed the helicopter spinning before the crash that killed all three people on board, as investigators examine possible causes.
- On Monday, a private helicopter crashed near a helipad in Tholos, Sifnos, killing all three people on board: British newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, and pilot Giorgos Raikos.
- The aircraft had departed from Markopoulo in Attica, heading to Sifnos when it plunged to the ground; Raikos was an experienced former Greek Air Force Chinook pilot and father of three.
- Witnesses reported hearing unusually loud noises as the helicopter spun before impact, while security footage captured the aircraft plunging and bursting into flames shortly after crashing near the helipad.
- The Foreign Office is providing support to those affected, while authorities investigate the crash; reports suggest one passenger may have attempted to jump from the helicopter beforehand.
- Sifnos Mayor Maria Nadali called the incident a "shocking event," stating the community is working with emergency services to manage the aftermath near the local heliport.
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When landing on Sifnos, the helicopter seems to be tumbling, then it blows up, explodes and goes up in flames. Residents want to have heard a strange noise just before the accident.
When landing on Sifnos, a chartered helicopter goes out in flames. A British couple die – they wanted to spend their honeymoon on the island.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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The British tourists were on a honeymoon in Greece. Shortly before landing, the pilot lost control from unexplained circumstances, all three people on board were killed.
·Vienna, Austria
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The Independent (US)Helicopter crash in Greece kills British newlyweds and pilot
·London, United Kingdom
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