2 fatalities

5 Jul 2016: CIRRUS SR22 — Aeris Gestion — Madrid, Spain, Spain

Madrid, Spain, Spain

On 5 Jul 2016, a CIRRUS SR22 operated by Aeris Gestion was involved in an aviation accident near Madrid, Spain, Spain. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 5, 2016, a Cirrus SR22 (EC-KJO) was destroyed after impacting terrain and obstructions while landing at Cuatro Vientos Airport, Madrid, Spain. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is under Spanish jurisdiction.

Accident Overview

On July 5, 2016, at approximately 1940 coordinated universal time, a single-engine Cirrus SR22 airplane, serial number 2558 and bearing Spanish registration EC-KJO, was destroyed following an impact with terrain and obstructions during landing at Cuatro Vientos Airport in Madrid, Spain. The aircraft's two occupants suffered fatal injuries.

Investigation

The accident investigation falls under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Spain. The Spanish accident investigation authority, CIAIAC (Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil), is responsible for determining the circumstances of the event. This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the government of Spain and is intended for informational purposes only.

Aircraft Information

The airplane involved was a Cirrus SR22, a single-engine general aviation aircraft known for its composite construction and advanced avionics. The specific aircraft had serial number 2558 and was registered as EC-KJO. No further details regarding its maintenance history, previous flights, or pilot qualifications were provided in the source.

Location and Circumstances

The accident occurred at Cuatro Vientos Airport, a general aviation airport located in the Madrid region of Spain. The aircraft was in the process of landing when it struck terrain and obstructions, resulting in its destruction. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact has not been detailed in the available information.

Occupants and Injuries

The two individuals on board the aircraft were fatally injured. No additional information about their identities, roles, or backgrounds has been released.

Aftermath

The wreckage was recovered as part of the official investigation. The Spanish authorities have not yet issued a probable cause determination for the accident.