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June 28, 2008 · Cessna 172N · EC-IRP
Sa Pobla, ES
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Sa Pobla, ES
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
EC-IRP
Operator
Privte Owner
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08WA173
On June 28, 2008, at approximately 1045 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a single engine Cessna 172N, EC-IRP, sustained substantial damage upon impact with terrain while maneuvering after take-off from Son Bonet Aerodrome (LESB) near Sa Pobla, Spain. The pilot and his two passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight had an intended destination of San Luis Aerodrome LESL, Spain. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil of Spain (CIAIAC). Any further information may be obtained from: Ministerio de Fomento Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil C/ Fruela, 6, Primera Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the CIAIAC of Spain.
Full Narrative
On June 28, 2008, at approximately 1045 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a single engine Cessna 172N, EC-IRP, sustained substantial damage upon impact with terrain while maneuvering after take-off from Son Bonet Aerodrome (LESB) near Sa Pobla, Spain. The pilot and his two passengers were fatally injured. The personal flight had an intended destination of San Luis Aerodrome LESL, Spain. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil of Spain (CIAIAC). Any further information may be obtained from: Ministerio de Fomento Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil C/ Fruela, 6, Primera Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the CIAIAC of Spain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 UTC
Nearest AirportSon Bonet Aerodrome (0nm)
RunwayNA
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberEC-IRP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivte Owner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O360H · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC