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Family of Greek pilot killed in crash pursues legal action
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Family of Greek pilot killed in crash pursues legal action

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The family of a Greek helicopter pilot who died in a mid-air collision is pursuing legal action.
  • The pilot died during operations in Porto Germeno after his helicopter collided with another aircraft.
  • The family seeks a full investigation into the accident and prosecution of those responsible.

The family of a Greek helicopter pilot, Aristotelis, who tragically lost his life in a mid-air collision over Porto Germeno, is taking legal action. The pilot died while engaged in operations when his Bell helicopter crashed after colliding with another aircraft.

His mother and sister have instructed their legal representatives to initiate all necessary legal proceedings before the Athens Prosecutor of the Court of First Instance. They are seeking a thorough investigation into the precise circumstances that led to the pilot's untimely death and the prosecution of those deemed responsible.

The mother and sister of the tragically deceased hero โ€“ Greek pilot of the Bell-type helicopter operating in the Porto Germeno area, have instructed our law firm to take all necessary legal actions before the Prosecutor of the Court of First Instance of Athens, through the Directorate of Organized Crime, in order to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the untimely death of their son and brother Aristotelis and to punish those responsible.

โ€” Legal OfficeAnnouncing the family's decision to pursue legal action.

The legal office stated that a formal complaint will be filed against any individual whose actions or omissions contributed to the "homicide" of the pilot. They described him as one of their most capable pilots, who fought with self-sacrifice in recent days to save lives and property.

This legal step underscores the family's demand for accountability following the devastating accident. The investigation aims to clarify the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision and to ensure justice for the pilot.

In the next few hours, a formal complaint will be filed against any responsible party who, by act or omission, contributed to the homicide of one of our most capable pilots who fought with self-sacrifice in recent days to save lives and property.

โ€” Legal OfficeDetailing the legal complaint and the pilot's actions.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.