No fatalities

1961-10-01: Bristol 170 Freighter (EC-AHK) — Aviaco - Aviacion y Comercio — Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On October 1, 1961, a Bristol 170 Freighter (registration EC-AHK) operated by Aviaco - Aviacion y Comercio was involved in an aviation accident near Ibiza, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific reason for the emergency landing has not yet been identified. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft sustained significant damage following an emergency crash landing at Ibiza Airport, though no casualties were reported.

What happened

During a flight involving an unidentified aircraft type, an emergency situation occurred that resulted in a crash landing at Ibiza Airport. The descent and subsequent impact with the ground or runway surface led to the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no injuries reported among those on board during the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the landing remain under investigation, as the specific reason for the emergency has not yet been determined.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident remains unknown at this time. While the aircraft suffered extensive damage, the lack of casualties suggests that the crew managed to execute the landing without loss of life.

Probable cause

The specific reason for the emergency landing has not yet been identified.