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Probe launched into Helios crash

Monday, 15 August 20053 min read

Air accident investigators have started a probe into why a Helios Airways Boeing 737 crashed into hills north of Athens.

All 121 passengers and crew – including 48 children – died when the aircraft came down on Sunday on a flight from Larnaca in Cyprus to Prague via Athens.

Unconfirmed reports suggested decompression led to a severe drop in cabin pressure could be the cause of the crash.

The Cypriot budget airline operates four 737s and serves Luton airport.

Report by Phil Davies