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.