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British newlyweds killed in Sifnos helicopter crash identified

A Bell 206 helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos on August 17, killing all three on board, including a British couple on their honeymoon.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 17, 2026, 8:34 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 24, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ET
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A helicopter crashed on the Greek island of on August 17, 2026, , according to the Daily Mail and LBC. The aircraft was carrying Alexander Cromie, 31, and Marie Ebert, 30, on their honeymoon, along with the pilot, a retired Greek Air Force officer. All were killed, the Daily Mail reported. Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter spinning out of control, suggesting a possible tail rotor failure, the Daily Mail reported. The cause of the crash has not been determined. 's Civil Aviation Authority and the National Organisation for the Investigation of Air and Railway Accidents and Transport Safety are investigating, according to the Daily Mail. Investigators are said to be looking at whether the crash was linked to a scare involving the helicopter 11 weeks earlier, the Daily Mail reported. According to the Daily Mail, restraining straps were put in place after the aircraft landed on Paros on June 1 to immobilise the tail blades, and the pilot failed to ensure the straps had been removed before starting the engine again. The investigation will be hampered by the intense fire that destroyed much of the helicopter. As a precaution, the civil aviation authority has ruled that 'visual and functional checks' be carried out on the tail rotors of all helicopters before every flight in , the Daily Mail reported. No homes were hit and no other casualties were sustained, the Daily Mail reported.

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Terrain elevation
935 ft
Nearest aerodrome
23 miles W of Paros National Airport (LGPA/PAS)

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Revision history

  1. Version 425 Aug 2026, 01:53current

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting on the investigation and the civil aviation authority's precautionary measure.

  2. Version 325 Aug 2026, 00:53

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting on the investigation and the precautionary checks ordered by the civil aviation authority.

  3. Version 223 Aug 2026, 02:22

    Updated to include the second source and additional details on the investigation and precautionary measures.

  4. Version 123 Aug 2026, 01:04

    First published.

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