Hellenic Air Force Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Crete

A Hellenic Air Force AB-205 helicopter performed an emergency landing in central-eastern Crete on Monday, reportedly due to mechanical failure during a maintenance flight southeast of Kastelli Airport. The pilot and co-pilot are in good health and were transported to a hospital for precautionary measures.

First responders have secured the area, and the helicopter landed hard atop an olive tree, preventing more severe consequences. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, as confirmed by an official statement from the air force general staff.