3 fatalities

1998-03-12: Casa 212 Aviocar (XT.12B-2) — Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire — Valladolid-Villanubla, Spain

Valladolid-Villanubla, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On March 12, 1998, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration XT.12B-2) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Valladolid-Villanubla, Spain during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck terrain during its descent into Valladolid-Villanubla Airport. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781205333Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight departing from Madrid-Torrejón AFB crashed into a hillside during its descent into Valladolid-Villanubla Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

A training mission originating from Madrid-Torrejont AFB ended in a fatal accident during the approach to Valladolid-Villanubla Airport. While the twin engine aircraft was performing a descent toward its destination, it collided with the terrain near La Cistérniga. The impact occurred on a hillside situated approximately 20 km southeast of the target airport.

The crash resulted in the deaths of all three crew members onboard the aircraft. There were no survivors reported from the flight crew.

Findings

The accident occurred while the aircraft was in the descent phase of flight, specifically when the vessel struck a slope during its approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during its descent into Valladolid-Villanubla Airport.