Casualties unknown

2006-12-15: Piper PA-34 Seneca (EC-HOL) — Aeropuerto de Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), ES

Aeropuerto de Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), ES

On December 15, 2006, a Piper PA-34 Seneca (registration EC-HOL) was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto de Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), ES. 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 1785679985Data APIEditorial standards

On 15 December 2006, a Piper PA-34-220T (EC-HOL) crashed on approach to Jerez Airport after entering a spin. One passenger sustained serious injuries; the left engine was found stopped.

History

On 15 December 2006, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, registration EC-HOL, was operating a private flight from Fuentemilanos aerodrome (LEFM) to Jerez Airport (LEJR) under visual flight rules. The aircraft departed Fuentemilanos at 11:24 local time. Onboard were two pilots and two passengers. The pilot in the left front seat was listed as pilot in command on the flight plan and was a company employee; the pilot in the right front seat was the majority owner of the aircraft's owning company. The two passengers occupied the rear seats.

Initial radio contact with Jerez control tower was established at 13:02:21. Weather conditions at Jerez were reported as CAVOK with light or calm winds. Runway 02 was in use. Between 13:01 and 13:05, three other light aircraft (including a Cessna 172) entered the traffic pattern.

While on final approach to runway 02, the aircraft suddenly entered a spin and fell to the ground. The subsequent investigation revealed that the left engine was not operating at the time of impact.

Injuries

One of the passengers survived the accident with serious injuries. The source does not specify the condition of the other three occupants.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, registration EC-HOL. No further details on airframe, engines, or maintenance are provided in this excerpt.

Probable Cause

The investigation report does not state a probable cause. The facts indicate that the left engine was stopped at impact and the aircraft entered a spin on final approach.

Investigation report by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). Original record: https://www.transportes.gob.es/recursos_mfom/2006_064_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.