Authorities explain likely cause of helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
- British couple Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, along with pilot Giorgos Raikos, have been killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos while on their honeymoon.
- The aircraft suffered a suspected mechanical failure in the Tholos area on Monday evening, crashing and bursting into flames just minutes before its scheduled landing at 6.15pm.
- CCTV footage captured the helicopter spinning out of control before plummeting to the ground and exploding into a fireball.
- Asset management firm Blackstone expressed shock at the death of its vice president Mr Cromie and his wife, offering condolences to their loved ones.
- Sifnos deputy mayor Manolis Fountoulakis stated the helicopter experienced mechanical failure in the air and that residents heard a loud, strange noise before the crash.
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