The flight with the fatal Falcon: 23 years since the death of Gannos Kranidiotis

Today marks twenty-three years since the fall of the Prime Minister’s Falcon, in which Deputy Foreign Minister Giannos Kranidiotis was aboard, an accident that “froze” all of Greece.

A total of seven people had lost their lives in the accident: Giannos Kranidiotis, his 23-year-old son Nikolas, ERT journalists Dimitris Pantazopoulos and Nina Asimakopoulou, ERT cameraman Panagiotis Poulos, the minister’s personal security officer Nikos Asimakopoulos and the engineer of the aircraft Michalis Papadopoulos.

The fatal Falcon was flying over Bucharest when it crashed into large air gaps. For a few nightmarish seconds, those not strapped into their seats slammed into the sides of the aircraft, the ceiling and the floor, resulting in either injury or death.

On the anniversary of the death of Giannos Kranidiotis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, wrote on Twitter:

23 years after the death of Giannos Kranidiotis, his foresight & his belief in EU principles & values ​​remain his legacy for Greece & Cyprus. His work is an inspiration for effectively dealing with the challenges and threats we face. pic.twitter.com/s2BY3nxyfi

— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) September 14, 2022

Also, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following announcement:

“Today marks 23 years since the untimely death of Giannos Kranidiotis.

Giannos Kranidiotis was a politician who vigorously served the Principles and Values ​​of the European Union and was one of the warmest supporters of its enlargement.

With the diplomatic foresight that distinguished him, he offered the most to Greek and Cypriot Hellenism.

Today, 23 years after his unexpected death, in the particularly demanding moments for Hellenism, his legacy is an element of inspiration and guidance so that Greece and Cyprus continue their tireless efforts for a just and sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem as well as for a strong and effective addressing the common challenges and threats we face.”

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