18 August 2026
A British couple celebrating their honeymoon in Greece have tragically died after the private helicopter they were travelling in crashed on the popular Greek island of Sifnos.
The couple, identified by Greek authorities and local media as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were reportedly travelling to Sifnos when the helicopter crashed in the Tholos area on Monday evening. The Greek pilot, identified as Giorgos Raikos, also lost his life in the incident.
The helicopter reportedly went down shortly before its scheduled arrival at a helipad at around 6:15pm local time. CCTV footage is said to have captured the aircraft spinning before it plunged towards the ground and erupted into flames. Emergency services recovered three bodies from the wreckage.
Local residents reportedly heard an unusual and loud noise from the aircraft moments before the crash. Sifnos deputy mayor Manolis Fountoulakis said there were reports suggesting the helicopter may have experienced a mechanical problem while in the air. However, the precise cause of the crash has not yet been established, and an investigation is under way.
The crash happened in an inhabited area, but reports indicate that no homes were struck. Firefighters rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze, while additional emergency support was sent from the nearby island of Syros.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a joyful honeymoon for the British couple. The UK Foreign Office has said it is in contact with Greek authorities and is prepared to provide consular support to those affected.
Authorities are now examining the helicopter's flight path, available footage, weather conditions and possible mechanical problems as they work to establish what caused the fatal accident.
For the families and loved ones of the newlyweds, a holiday intended to mark the beginning of their married life has instead ended in unimaginable tragedy.
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