Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in Empuriabrava: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1993 at 1635 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-OVAN
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Empuriabrava - Empuriabrava
MSN:
1892
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Empuriabravia Airfield on a local skydiving mission. After all skydivers jumped, the pilot returned to the airport. On final approach, the pilot encountered engine problems and initiated a go-around procedure when the aircraft lost height, struck trees and crashed short of runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final approach caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226AC Metro II in Madrid

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1993 at 2308 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-FHB
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Madrid
MSN:
TC-355
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Palma de Mallorca, the crew started a night approach to Madrid-Barajas Airport. On final, the crew forgot to lower the gear and the aircraft landed on its belly and slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to follow the approach check-list and to lower the gear, causing the aircraft to land on its belly. The alarm coupled to the undercarriage sounded in the cockpit but neither the pilot nor the copilot heard it and no corrective action was made. The crew was apparently distracted by heavy traffic.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DL in Palma de Mallorca: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1993 at 2120 LT
Operator:
Registration:
EC-FAH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Madrid
MSN:
9336
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed on the apron, near hangars. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 425 Conquest I off Málaga

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
EC-ETH
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Melilla - Málaga
MSN:
425-0151
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a ferry flight from Melilla to Málaga. While on approach to Málaga-Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport runway 32, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft 80 metres offshore. The pilot was quickly rescued while the aircraft sank.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final approach due to fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-32 in Grenada

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1992 at 2020 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-BYH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Madrid - Granada
MSN:
47556
YOM:
1972
Flight number:
AO231
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
94
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew completed the approach to runway 09 with a tailwind component of 11 knots. The aircraft landed hard 50 metres past the runway threshold, bounced and landed hard a second time 360 metres further. All tires burst and the fuselage broke in two between sections 756 and 760. The aircraft came to rest and all 99 occupants were evacuated, among them 26 were injured, four seriously. A positive acceleration of 4,49 g was recorded on the first impact and 4,79 g on the second impact.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 at Torrejón AFB

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T.12B-38
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Torrejón - Getafe
MSN:
74
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Torrejón AFB, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency following an in-flight fire. The crew was able to make an emergency landing. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Barcelona

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1991 at 0348 LT
Operator:
Registration:
EC-FDH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barcelona - Palma
MSN:
11982
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft banked left, lost speed and altitude. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 near Pinofranqueado: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TE.12B-42
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Salamanca - Salamanca
MSN:
81
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
2000
Circumstances:
The crew departed Salamanca-Matacán AFB at 1140LT on a training flight. The aircraft was supposed to complete a circular flight over Ávila and Béjar then back to Matacán. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Pinofranqueado, about 100 km southwest of Salamanca-Matacán AFB. The wreckage was found 11 days later, on March 17, in a canyon at an altitude of 1,200 meters. All five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3R in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1991 at 0712 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-EQH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Majorque – Mahón
MSN:
16310/33058
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5000
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Palma Airport, the crew lost control of the aircraft that veered off runway to the left, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damages beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-32 in Mahón

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1990 at 2030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-BIQ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Mahón
MSN:
47092
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
82
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Mahón Airport was completed by night and poor weather conditions. On final, the crew lost visual contact with the runway and the captain instructed the pilot to initiate a go-around. In a certain confusion, the aircraft continued its approach until it struck the runway surface with a positive acceleration of 3,56 G. The captain took over control, initiated a go-around and decided to return to Palma de Mallorca where a safe landing wa completed. All 89 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair due to severe structural damages.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the copilot (pilot-in-command) did not understand the captain's instructions to initiate a go-around procedure due to non standard phraseology used by the captain. Poor crew coordination and lack of visibility were considered as contributing factors.