Accident Details
On May 20, 2017, at 1000 local time, a Quicksilver GT-500 aircraft bearing Spanish registration EC-BQ3 was conducting a local flight from Gurb Aerodrome in Barcelona, Spain. During the takeoff climb, the aircraft executed a steep left turn and subsequently impacted the terrain. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft Description
The aircraft involved was a Quicksilver GT-500, a light sport aircraft registered in Spain as EC-BQ3. The flight was categorized as a local flight, with no further details about the operator or pilot provided in the initial information.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviació Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain. In accordance with Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the United States, as the State of Design, designated an accredited representative to participate. The Investigator-in-Charge is Mr. Carlos Perez. Contact information for CIAIAC: C/ Fruela, 6, 28011 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 5978960-63; email [email protected]. This report is based solely on information released by CIAIAC.