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2008 Jerez Cessna F-172P Emergency Landing (EC-EKF)

Aeropuerto de Jerez (Cádiz), ES

On August 15, 2008, a Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk (registration EC-EKF) was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto de Jerez (Cádiz), ES. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the engine stopping, probably due to an interruption of the fuel supply while the aircraft was in a climb attitude at an altitude of 300 ft above the ground. 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 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On August 15, 2008, a private Reims Cessna F-172P (EC-EKF) suffered a probable fuel starvation during climb-out from Jerez Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a cornfield, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On Friday, August 15, 2008, at 11:25 local time, a private Reims Cessna F-172P with registration EC-EKF departed Jerez Airport (Cádiz) on runway 02. The aircraft was equipped with a single Textron Lycoming O-320-D2J engine. The flight was a local visual flight rules (VFR) pleasure trip with a planned duration of 40 minutes. The 45-year-old pilot, holding a private pilot license with 200 total flight hours, was accompanied by two passengers. This was the pilot's first flight in the aircraft that day, though it was the third flight for the aircraft itself. Weather conditions were reported as CAVOK with winds from 360° at 15 knots.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the engine stopping, probably due to an interruption of the fuel supply while the aircraft was in a climb attitude at an altitude of 300 ft above the ground.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Aug 2008 Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk accident near Aeropuerto de Jerez (Cádiz), ES?

On August 15, 2008, a private Reims Cessna F-172P (EC-EKF) suffered a probable fuel starvation during climb-out from Jerez Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing in a cornfield, resulting in significant damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Aug 2008 Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Aug 2008 involved a Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk, registration EC-EKF, at Aeropuerto de Jerez (Cádiz), ES.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the engine stopping, probably due to an interruption of the fuel supply while the aircraft was in a climb attitude at an altitude of 300 ft above the ground.

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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/2008_031_a_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.