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2010 Piper PA 25-260 agricultural spraying accident in Toledo (EC-CVD)

Aldeanueva de Barbarroya (Toledo), ES

On May 29, 2010, a Piper PA-25-260D Pawnee (registration EC-CVD) was involved in an aviation accident near Aldeanueva de Barbarroya (Toledo), ES. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control of the aircraft as the pilot was maneuvering close to the ground, with the pilot's lack of experience, particularly in agricultural operations, contributing to the accident. This summary draws on records from the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC).

Sourcesthe Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

A Piper PA 25-260, registration EC-CVD, crashed on 29 May 2010 near Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, Toledo, while conducting agricultural spraying. The sole occupant, the pilot, was killed.

Accident Overview and Context On 29 May 2010, a Piper PA 25-260 aircraft, registration EC-CVD, operated by Aviación Agrícola J. Carreño, S.L., crashed in the municipality of Aldeanueva de Barbarroya, Toledo. The aircraft was engaged in a commercial agricultural operation, specifically pesticide spraying, and was loaded with pesticide at the time of the accident. The crash occurred at 11:45 local time. The investigation was conducted by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) and resulted in Report A-015/2010, approved on 19 September 2012. The investigation's primary objective was to prevent future accidents, not to assign blame or liability.

Probable cause

Loss of control of the aircraft as the pilot was maneuvering close to the ground, with the pilot's lack of experience, particularly in agricultural operations, contributing to the accident.

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Investigation report by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). Original record: https://www.transportes.gob.es/recursos_mfom/015_2010_a_eng_0.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC), Spain - Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.