Helicopter Crash in Greece Kills Newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert
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TLDR
- Newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert died in a helicopter crash in Greece along with their pilot.
- The crash occurred on August 17, 2026, near Tholos while they were traveling to Sifnos from Markopoulo.
- The helicopter was expected to land at 12:15 PM and was scheduled to depart again 25 minutes later.
- Witnesses reported hearing unusual engine noises before the helicopter crashed and caught fire.
- The pilot, Giorgos Raikos, was a 55-year-old retired military officer.