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British Couple Killed in Greece Helicopter Crash

Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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A British newlywed couple, Marie Ebert and Alexander Cromie, and their pilot were killed when their private Bell 206 helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos. The incident occurred on Monday, metres from a landing pad, with witnesses reporting a "strange noise" before the explosion. Greek authorities are investigating, suspecting a mechanical fault.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A young British couple and their pilot were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday.
  • The British couple, Marie Ebert and Alexander Cromie, were newlyweds on their honeymoon.
  • The private helicopter, a Bell 206, crashed metres from a landing pad and exploded on impact.
  • Greek authorities are investigating the incident, with a suspected mechanical fault after witnesses reported a "strange noise" from the aircraft.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Fatal Accident Details & Investigation
  • BBC News

    BBC News reported that a British newlywed couple and their pilot died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos. The private helicopter crashed metres from a landing pad, and Greek authorities are investigating the incident.

  • Sky News

    Sky News reported that two British tourists on their honeymoon were killed in a helicopter crash in Greece and have been identified as Marie Ebert and Alexander Cromie.

  • The Guardian

    The Guardian reported that a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos killed a British couple on their honeymoon and the pilot. Authorities suspect a mechanical fault after witnesses reported a "strange noise" from the aircraft, which occurred moments before the privately chartered Bell 206 was due to land, exploding on impact.

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