1 fatality

14 Mar 2015: EIPPER QUICKSILVER - GT500 GT500 — Illes Balears, Spain

Illes Balears, Spain

On 14 Mar 2015, an EIPPER QUICKSILVER - GT500 GT500 was involved in an aviation accident near Illes Balears, Spain. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 14, 2015, an Eipper Quicksilver GT-500 (EC-DK6) was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an attempted go-around at Son Alberti Airfield, Spain. The sole occupant received fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On March 14, 2015, about 1145 UTC, an Eipper Quicksilver GT-500 airplane, registered EC-DK6 (serial number 0085), crashed after an attempted go-around from Son Alberti Airfield in the Balearic Islands, Spain. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the sole occupant was fatally injured.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Spanish Civil Aviation and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). As the state of design, the United States designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation, in accordance with Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Preliminary Status

This information is preliminary, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority provided this data. No further details about the cause or circumstances have been released at this time.