To no avail continue investigations at the site of his crash Phantom her Air Force (Pennsylvania) find the skipper, squadron leader Efstatiou Tsitlakidiswhich still does not exist.

According to the investigation protocol, the investigation ends after 72 hours, but in the past this time was extended by two more 24 hoursreaching 120.

Although Marine zone in which investigations are carried out is limited, as the hours pass, hopes fade. For research, an underwater unmanned vessel is used, but it can reach a depth of 100 meters, while in the area the seabed is at around 1000 meters.

With the help of an underwater unmanned vessel that can reach a depth of 100 meters.

As “TO” marked from the first moment, two operators Efstathios Tsitlakidis and Marios-Michael Turucikaswho were recovered dead on the day of the crash (Monday 30/1) did not have time to use their ejection seats, which is reinforced by the fact that no remnants of the parachute were found.

Already a number of experts publicly involved in the accident have noted the possibility of losing control of the aircraft during closed maneuvers performed by a pair of two Phantoms taking off from the 117th Fighter Wing in Andravida, in the context of exercises on the high seas.

Small sea exercises are conducted at 300 feet (ie, about 100 meters) above sea level, and their main scenario is to simulate flight “below the radar” during the pursuit and bombardment.

In any case, despite the first, initial assessments, the conclusion about the tragic incident will be made only after a thorough investigation that will follow.

This was announced by PA officials. in “K”, the aviation family is in mourning and has the absolute priority to exhaust all investigative avenues and then honor those who died in the line of duty.