No fatalities

Aircraft Collision with Perimeter Fence During Approach to Empuriabrava Airfield (T.12B-29)

Girona, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 2005, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration T.12B-29) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Girona, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a perimeter fence while on final approach to Empuriabrava Airfield. It diverted to Gerona-Costa Brava Airport, landing on a foamed runway. No casualties were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During final approach to Empuriabrava Airfield, the aircraft was too low, causing the undercarriage to collide with the perimeter fence. The crew decided to divert to Gerona-Costa Brava Airport. The aircraft landed on a foamed runway and came to rest. There were no casualties, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Details The incident occurred during the final approach phase. The aircraft's low altitude resulted in the undercarriage striking the perimeter fence. Following the collision, the crew elected to divert to Gerona-Costa Brava Airport. The aircraft was able to land safely on a foamed runway and came to a stop. ## Outcome No injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.