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Crash of a Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian in Bunyola: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 2002 at 1153 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class)
Operator:
Registration:
N53328
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Sabadell
MSN:
46-97098
YOM:
2001
Flight number:
GVN051
Location:
Bunyola
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
460
Captain / Total hours on type:
106.00
Aircraft flight hours:
140
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport at 1146LT on a flight to Sabadell with two passengers and one pilot on board. After takeoff, the pilot was instructed by ATC to proceed to the north. Seven minutes after its departure, while flying in reduced visibility due to rain falls, the aircraft struck a rocky wall located on Mt Mola de Montserra (600 metres high) located near the village of Bunyola, about 20 km north of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the ceiling was at 5,000 feet with a visibility of 8 km and rain. The mountain was shrouded in cloud and thick fog.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the accident occurred as a result of the marginal VMC conditions which existed in the area where the aircraft was flying under VFR rules. The aircraft entered this area possibly due to the pilot’s disorientation and inadequate preparation and execution of the flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III in Palma de Majorca: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 12, 2002 at 0506 LT
Type of aircraft:
Swearingen SA227 Metro III
Operator:
Registration:
EC-GKR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Madrid - Palma de Mallorca
MSN:
AC-620
YOM:
1985
Flight number:
TDC306
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3897
Captain / Total hours on type:
2162.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
697
Copilot / Total hours on type:
487
Aircraft flight hours:
29726
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Madrid-Barajas Airport at 0338LT on a cargo flight to Palma de Mallorca, carrying two pilots and a load of 1,340 kilos consisting of various goods. On a night approach to Palm Airport runway 24L, the crew completed a last turn when the aircraft stalled and struck the runway surface. Out of control, it veered to the right, collided with a lightning system and came to rest upside down in a grassy area. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident is considered to have occurred as a result of the aircraft performing a very close turn maneuver performed at night, at low altitude and descending in a non-standard approach, not in accordance with normal procedures and company procedures. The crew could not control the descending aircraft due to a possible start of loss of lift, slip on the turn, or both.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jun 11, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Air Andalusia
Registration:
EC-EPK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
402B-1036
YOM:
1975
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the last segment, while completing the flare, the twin engine aircraft landed hard. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid on its belly for few dozen metres before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1993 at 2120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
EC-FAH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Madrid
MSN:
9336
YOM:
1943
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
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 Douglas DC-3R in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1991 at 0712 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
EC-EQH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palma de Majorque – Mahón
MSN:
16310/33058
YOM:
1945
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
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:
Douglas DC-9
Operator:
Registration:
EC-BIQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Mahón
MSN:
47092
YOM:
1967
Location:
Mahón
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
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.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1989 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
EC-EIS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mahón – Palma
MSN:
16066/32814
YOM:
1945
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Learjet 35A in Palma de Mallorca: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 13, 1980 at 2156 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 35
Operator:
Registration:
EC-DFA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Madrid - Palma de Mallorca
MSN:
35-196
YOM:
1978
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While on a visual approach to runway 24, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Ibiza: 104 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1972 at 1210 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
EC-ATV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Madrid - Valencia - Ibiza
MSN:
163
YOM:
1963
Flight number:
IB602
Location:
Ibiza
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
98
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
104
Circumstances:
On approach to Ibiza Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. At an excessive speed of 515 km/h, the airplane struck the slope of a hill located between Mt Rocas Altas (365 meters high) and Mt Atalaya de San José (301 meters high). The wreckage was found 8 km northwest of runway 07 threshold, some 30 meters below the summit. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 104 occupants were killed.
Crew:
José Luis Ballester Sepúlveda, captain,
Jesús Montesinos Sánchez, copilot,
Vicente Rodríguez Mesa, flight engineer,
Pilar Merino López Baeza, stewardess,
Pilar Miravet Martín, stewardess,
Manuel Fernández Cuesta, steward.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the accident was the result of a controlled flight into terrain due to a premature descent in limited visibility, causing the airplane to descent below the MDA.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-85-DL off Palma de Majorca: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1964 at 0400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
EC-AQH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Palma de Majorca – Ibiza
MSN:
20072
YOM:
1944
Location:
Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a non scheduled flight service from Palma to Ibiza. Shortly after a night takeoff from Son Bonet Airport, while climbing, both engines lost power. The airplane lost height and the captain decided to ditch the aircraft few km off shore. While contacting water, the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All 28 occupants evacuated the cabin and jump in the water with their life vest. Five minutes later, the airplane sank and one passenger drowned. 27 other occupants were later evacuated safely.
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