Ionian Sea

• Families of military members killed in 2020 Cyclone helicopter crash sue manufacturer

  Lawyers representing the families say a design flaw caused the chopper to fall into the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece. They also say the manufacturer is yet to fix the issue.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• Fix to software problem behind naval helicopter crash needed ‘forthwith’: experts

  'It's very likely that another fatality is going to happen if they don't address this problem," says Mary (Missy) Cummings, an engineer and former U.S. navy pilot.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
  
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• Families of HMCS Fredericton crew members prepare to welcome them home

  A social media campaign is underway to support crew members of HMCS Fredericton, as they prepare for their return.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2020
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• CAF Cyclone helicopter crashed ‘at low altitude, was unrecoverable,’ report finds

  The Royal Canadian Air Force CH-148 Cyclone helicopter was deployed on HMCS Fredericton under Operation Reassurance when it crashed off the coast of Greece on April 29.

  Jun 8, 2020
• Remains of fallen Canadian Armed Forces members, helicopter located: DND

  In a news release Wednesday, DND said they were located early Wednesday morning by the CAF and United States navy search and recovery team near the CH-148 Cyclone crash site.

  Canada

  May 27, 2020
• Military helicopter recovery teams depart Greece for Sicily to continue search

  The CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crashed into the Ionian Sea on April 29 within sight of the Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton while participating in a NATO training mission.

  Canada

  May 25, 2020
• 1 body recovered, 5 remain missing after Canadian military helicopter crash

  One of the victims of the Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece has been identified.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
• Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Greek tourist island

  The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude quake was 35.9 kilometres southwest of Lithakia in the southern part of the island. It had a depth of 16 kilometres and struck at 22:55 GMT on Thursday.

  World

  Oct 25, 2018