Accident Overview
On June 28, 2008, at approximately 1045 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a single-engine Cessna 172N, registration EC-IRP, impacted terrain near Sa Pobla, Spain. The accident occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering after take-off from Son Bonet Aerodrome (LESB). The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot and two passengers, who were occupying the aircraft at the time, suffered fatal injuries. The flight was a personal operation with an intended destination of San Luis Aerodrome (LESL), Spain.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172N, a single-engine light aircraft. It was on a private flight from Son Bonet Aerodrome. The exact sequence of events following takeoff and the nature of the maneuvering that led to the impact have not been detailed in the initial factual information.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil of Spain (CIAIAC). As the investigating authority, CIAIAC is responsible for determining the circumstances and any contributing factors. No probable cause or specific findings have been released in the source material. Further information may be obtained from the CIAIAC in Madrid, Spain.