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Cessna 172M Emergency Landing at Casarrubios del Monte Aerodrome (EC-GUV)

Aeródromo de Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), ES

On December 26, 2012, a Cessna 172M (registration EC-GUV) was involved in an aviation accident near Aeródromo de Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), ES. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the lower spark plug of cylinder 1 was detached from its housing and the helicoil in that location was missing with extreme wear in the threaded area. 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 December 26, 2012, a Cessna 172M (EC-GUV) suffered a power loss during initial climb at Casarrubios del Monte. The aircraft overshot the runway, went over a slope, and overturned, injuring three occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at 16:00 local time, a Cessna 172M with registration EC-GUV, operated by Fly With Us, S.L., departed from runway 26 at the Casarrubios del Monte aerodrome in Toledo. The aircraft was conducting a local flight with the pilot and two passengers on board. During the initial climb, the aircraft experienced a loss of power, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency landing on runway 08. The aircraft made contact with the runway approximately 150 meters from the end of the paved area. After several bounces, the aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits, went over a slope at the end of the runway, and overturned just before coming to a complete stop. All occupants evacuated the aircraft under their own power. One passenger sustained serious injuries, while the pilot and the other passenger sustained minor injuries. The aircraft sustained significant damage.

Probable cause

The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the lower spark plug of cylinder 1 was detached from its housing and the helicoil in that location was missing with extreme wear in the threaded area.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Dec 2012 Cessna 172M accident near Aeródromo de Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), ES?

On December 26, 2012, a Cessna 172M (EC-GUV) suffered a power loss during initial climb at Casarrubios del Monte. The aircraft overshot the runway, went over a slope, and overturned, injuring three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Dec 2012 Cessna 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Dec 2012 involved a Cessna 172M, registration EC-GUV, at Aeródromo de Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo), ES.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the lower spark plug of cylinder 1 was detached from its housing and the helicoil in that location was missing with extreme wear in the threaded area.

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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/2012_044_a_2.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.