Fatal aircraft accident off Port de Pollença during training mission

2 fatalities • Port de Pollença, Spain • Flight

A training flight involving the deployment of survival equipment ended in a crash at sea near Port de Pollença, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation, an aircraft crashed into the sea near Port de Pollença. The mission involved the crew practicing the deployment of survival equipment. Following the impact, search and rescue efforts were able to locate and recover two crew members from the water. However, the accident resulted in two fatalities among the flight crew.

At the time of the incident, the aircraft was engaged in its intended flight phase of dropping survival gear. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact with the sea remain unconfirmed, as the specific cause of the crash has not yet been determined by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-03-25 Canadair CL-215 accident near Port de Pollença, Spain?

A training flight involving the deployment of survival equipment ended in a crash at sea near Port de Pollença, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-03-25 Canadair CL-215 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-03-25 involved a Canadair CL-215, registration UD.13-29, operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire, at Port de Pollença, Spain.

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