Sifnos helicopter crash kills British honeymooners and pilot

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A private Bell 206 helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, killing all three people on board. The victims have been identified as a British newlywed couple, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, and their Greek pilot, Giorgos Raikos. The couple was traveling from near Athens to Sifnos for their honeymoon when the aircraft lost control and burst into flames near a helipad in the Tholos area.

Witnesses reported hearing an unusual, loud noise similar to a military aircraft just before the crash. Surveillance footage shows the helicopter spinning and losing altitude rapidly before impact. Authorities are currently investigating two primary theories: a mechanical failure, specifically involving the tail rotor, or a sudden medical emergency affecting the pilot.

The Hellenic National Aviation Safety Investigation and Accident Investigation Authority has launched a formal inquiry. Forensic teams and specialized police units are examining the wreckage, and autopsies are being conducted to confirm the exact causes of death.

Entities

Alexander Cromie · Belavia · Bell 206 · Bellavia Aviation Services · Blackstone · EEASAA · George Raikos · Giorgos Raikos · Hellenic National Organization for Air and Rail Accident and Transport Safety · Maria Nadali · Marie Ebert · Sifnos

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Hellenic National Authority for Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation (EEASAA) is investigating the causes. www.in.gr · aegeanews.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.bloko.gr
[● 12 SOURCES] The British couple was reportedly on their honeymoon in Greece. rpn.gr · www.t-online.de · wochentlich.de · www.tromaktiko.gr · aegeanews.gr · +5 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The crash happened around 18:00 on Monday, August 17, 2026. www.kalavrytanews.com · rpn.gr · www.t-online.de · www.tromaktiko.gr · aegeanews.gr · +5 more
[● 18 SOURCES] The helicopter had departed from Markopoulo, Attica. aegeanews.gr · www.kalavrytanews.com · rpn.gr · www.in.gr · www.t-online.de · +8 more
[DISPUTED] The crash occurred in the Tholos area of Sifnos near a helipad. www.kalavrytanews.com · rpn.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.stheadline.com · +11 more
[● 19 SOURCES] Witnesses reported hearing unusual noises and seeing smoke before the crash. aegeanews.gr · rpn.gr · www.kalavrytanews.com · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.tanea.gr · +9 more
[● 25 SOURCES] The victims were pilot Giorgos Raikos and a British couple, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. aegeanews.gr · rpn.gr · www.t-online.de · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.stheadline.com · +18 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The helicopter was a Bell 206 operated by Bellavia Aviation Services. aegeanews.gr · www.kalavrytanews.com · rpn.gr · www.in.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · +4 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Three people died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos. www.lospecialegiornale.it · notiziedi.it · www.calabrianews.it · www.t-online.de · www.rtl.de · +18 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The pilot, Giorgos Raikos, was a retired Greek Air Force officer. www.lospecialegiornale.it · notiziedi.it · www.calabrianews.it · aegeanews.gr · www.anatolh.com · +10 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The victims included a British honeymooning couple, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert. www.lospecialegiornale.it · notiziedi.it · www.calabrianews.it · aegeanews.gr · www.anatolh.com · +10 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Hellenic National Organization for Air and Rail Accident and Transport Safety Investigation has launched an inquiry. www.lospecialegiornale.it · notiziedi.it · www.calabrianews.it · www.anatolh.com · www.bloko.gr · +3 more