Deadly Skies: The Midair Collision That Exposes Greece's Firefighting Fiasco Aerial footage of two firefighting helicopters colliding mid air is harrowing.
Both aircraft plummeted to the ground, leaving behind a devastating aftermath that suggests this incident was more than just an accident – it's a symptom of deeper issues plaguing Greece's firefighting services.
Two crew members from one helicopter lost their lives in the August 2, 2026, collision west of Athens.