Piper Arrow III crash near Regil, Spain

2 fatalities • Regil, Spain

A private cross-country flight ended in a fatal accident after an aircraft struck mountainous terrain in Guipuzcoa, Spain.

What happened

On January 9, 2019, at approximately 1215 UTC, a Piper PA-28-201 Arrow III, registered G-OARI, crashed into mountainous terrain near Regil, Guipuzcoa, Spain.

The aircraft was performing a non-scheduled, personal cross-country flight from Cascais Municipal Aerodrome (LPCS) in Portugal to San Sebastian Airport (LESO) in Spain. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions.

The impact resulted in 2 fatalities and the total destruction of the airplane.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jan 2019 Piper PA28R 201 accident near Regil, Spain?

A private cross-country flight ended in a fatal accident after an aircraft struck mountainous terrain in Guipuzcoa, Spain.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jan 2019 Piper PA28R 201 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jan 2019 involved a Piper PA28R 201, operated by To Be Confirmed, at Regil, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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