Deadly Helicopter Crash in Greece Exposes Growing Danger of Europe’s Wildfires
The fire service said one helicopter crashed in flames after the collision, and investigators opened a probe as wildfires destroyed more than 100 homes.
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Terrace pilot killed in Greek helicopter crash
A Danish pilot living in Terrace has been killed in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire west of Athens, Greece on Aug. 2, 2026. Two helicopters, one piloted by Rune Kyndal, 46, came into contact with each other in midair, European news agencies report. Kyndal and a Greek firefighting coordinator were killed when their helicopter crashed. The British pilot of the second helicopter made an emergency landing and he and a Greek coordinator …
Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
Two crew members were killed in a deadly mid-air crash involving two firefighting helicopters battling wildfires in Greece, according to authorities there. It comes as historic wildfires burn through parts of Europe. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.
Deadly helicopter crash in Greece exposes growing danger of Europe’s wildfires
Water-bombing aircraft returned to the skies over Greece on Monday as firefighters battled several major blazes near Athens, a day after two pilots were killed when their fire-fighting helicopter collided with another aircraft.
Firefighting helicopter crash kills two in Greece as wildfires sweep Europe and US
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece on Sunday while battling a massive wildfire northwest of Athens that has destroyed more than 100 homes, as residents on the tourist island of Kefalonia fled another blaze.
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