What happened
During the departure phase from Torrejón Air Base, an aircraft encountered a fire while performing its climb. Following the onset of the fire, the crew initiated emergency procedures and officially declared an emergency to air traffic control. Despite the ongoing fire, the crew successfully managed the situation and executed an emergency landing at the airfield.
While the aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The incident concluded on the ground after the successful emergency descent and landing.
Findings
- The primary issue identified during the flight was an in-flight fire occurring during the climb phase.