Aircraft accident near Guadarrama, Spain

4 fatalities • Guadarrama, Spain • Flight

A flight departing from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos crashed into a mountainside near the Puerto de los Leones Pass, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

In the early morning hours, an aircraft departed from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport, destined for Bournemouth-Hurn in Dorset, with a scheduled stopover in Burgos. During the flight, the aircraft type encountered severe weather conditions while operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

While navigating through these adverse meteorological conditions, the plane impacted the slope of a mountain situated near Guadarrama, approximately 50 km northwest of its departure point. The wreckage was subsequently located in the vicinity of the Puerto de los Leones Pass. There were four fatalities among the occupants, which included the pilot and three passengers.

Findings

The investigation into the crash determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside during flight under visual flight rules in poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-12-11 Casa 2.111 accident near Guadarrama, Spain?

A flight departing from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos crashed into a mountainside near the Puerto de los Leones Pass, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-12-11 Casa 2.111 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-12-11 involved a Casa 2.111, registration G-BFFS, operated by Warbirds of Great Britain, at Guadarrama, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?