Zodiac 601XL crash in Castellon, Spain

A private Zodiac 601XL crashed into mountainous terrain in Spain, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

What happened

On January 19, 2018, at approximately 0930 UTC, a Zodiac 601XL, registration EC-XKM, crashed into mountains in the municipality of La Pobla de Benifassa, Castellon, Spain. The aircraft was performing a non-scheduled, personal cross-country flight from Les Marines Aerodrome in Valencia, Spain, to Cerdanya Aerodrome in Girona, Spain.

Following the impact with the terrain, a fire occurred. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 2018 Zodiac 601XL accident near Castellon, Spain?

A private Zodiac 601XL crashed into mountainous terrain in Spain, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 2018 Zodiac 601XL accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 2018 involved a Zodiac 601XL, at Castellon, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.