Casualties unknown

2026-04-17: Cessna 172S (LY-FTG) — Sabadell Airport, Spain, LT

Sabadell Airport, Spain, LT

On April 17, 2026, a Cessna 172S (registration LY-FTG) was involved in an aviation accident near Sabadell Airport, Spain, LT. This summary draws on records from the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Service of Lithuania (TAITS); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 17 April 2026, a Cessna 172S (LY-FTG) and a Tecnam P-2002JF Sierra (EC-OBV) collided while taxiing. Both aircraft sustained damage; crew were uninjured. The Spanish investigation commission did not initiate a probe.

Overview

On 17 April 2026, a collision occurred during taxi operations involving two light aircraft. The aircraft involved were a Cessna 172S, registered LY-FTG, and a Tecnam P-2002JF Sierra, registered EC-OBV. The collision resulted in damage to both aircraft: the Cessna sustained damage to its propeller and the front part of the fuselage, while the Tecnam sustained significant damage to its left wing. The crew of both aircraft were uninjured.

Investigation

The Civil Aviation Accidents and Incidents Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) of Spain, the authority responsible for investigating aviation incidents in the country, evaluated the occurrence. In accordance with Paragraph 5 of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, the CIAIAC decided not to initiate a safety investigation into the incident.

Aircraft and Damage

The Cessna 172S (LY-FTG) and Tecnam P-2002JF Sierra (EC-OBV) were both on the ground taxiing at the time of the collision. The specific location and airport were not detailed in the official source. Damage to LY-FTG was limited to the propeller and forward fuselage, while EC-OBV incurred significant damage to its left wing structure. No injuries were reported among the crew members of either aircraft.