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July 15, 2016 · Rans S6 · EC-YDQ
Murcia, ES
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Murcia, ES
Aircraft
Rans S6
Tail Number
EC-YDQ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16WA279
On July 15, 2016, about 1910 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-6, EC-YDQ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of control while landing at the Los Garranchos Airport, Murcia, Spain. The pilot received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Spain. Further information may be obtained from: Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents Civil Aviation Ministry of Development C/Fruela, 6 La Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain Tel.: (34) 91 597 89 60 E-mail: ciaiac@mfom.es Website: http://www.mfom.es/ciaiac This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents of the Government of Spain.
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On July 15, 2016, about 1910 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-6, EC-YDQ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of control while landing at the Los Garranchos Airport, Murcia, Spain. The pilot received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Spain. Further information may be obtained from: Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents Civil Aviation Ministry of Development C/Fruela, 6 La Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain Tel.: (34) 91 597 89 60 E-mail: ciaiac@mfom.es Website: http://www.mfom.es/ciaiac This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents of the Government of Spain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S6
Tail NumberEC-YDQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0