Incident Overview
On 20 August 2008, Spanair Flight 5022, a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport with a stopover in Madrid–Barajas Airport, crashed shortly after take-off from runway 36L at Madrid–Barajas Airport. The accident occurred at 14:24 CEST (12:24 UTC). The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 registered as EC-HFP, was carrying a total of 172 passengers and crew. Of these, 154 people died and 18 survived.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, with registration EC-HFP. The flight was a regular domestic service within Spain. The exact sequence of events, weather conditions, and any other contributing factors are not specified in the available information.
Casualties and Survivors
The accident resulted in 154 fatalities among the 172 occupants. Eighteen individuals survived the crash. The nature and extent of injuries among survivors are not detailed in the source.
Subsequent Investigation
No probable cause or conclusions from the official investigation are provided in the source material. The information is limited to the factual circumstances of the accident as described.