1 fatality

26 May 2014: AIR TRACTOR AT802 — SAETA — Seron, Spain

Seron, Spain

On 26 May 2014, an AIR TRACTOR AT802 UNDESIGNAT operated by SAETA was involved in an aviation accident near Seron, Spain. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 26, 2014, an Air Tractor AT-802 (EC-LCA) impacted terrain near Seron, Spain, while conducting firefighting operations. The aircraft was destroyed by post-impact fire and the pilot sustained fatal injuries.

Summary

On May 26, 2014, at approximately 1400 UTC, an Air Tractor AT-802 airplane, registration EC-LCA (serial number 802-0326), impacted terrain during a firefighting operation near Seron, Spain. A post-impact fire occurred, and the airplane was subsequently destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The local flight had departed from Gergal, Spain, at an unknown time.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was an Air Tractor AT-802, a single-engine agricultural aircraft designed for aerial application and firefighting. The specific airplane was equipped with registration EC-LCA and serial number 802-0326. No further details about the aircraft's configuration or maintenance history are provided in the source.

Accident

The accident took place near Seron, Spain, while the aircraft was engaged in firefighting operations. The exact circumstances surrounding the impact are not described in the source. The accident site experienced a post-impact fire, which resulted in the destruction of the airplane. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, received fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Spanish Civil Aviation and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). In accordance with Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the United States, as the State of Design for the Air Tractor AT-802, has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. The source does not provide any findings, probable cause, or conclusions.