No fatalities

2019-04-03: Casa C-295M (T.21-10) — Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire — Santa Cilia, Spain

Santa Cilia, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On April 3, 2019, a Casa C-295M (registration T.21-10) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Cilia, 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.

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An airplane participating in a military exercise bounced on landing, veered off runway 27, struck a taxiway, overran into trees, and came to rest in a wooded area. All ten occupants sustained minor injuries.

Incident Overview

An airplane, operating on behalf of the 35th Aerial Unit based at Getafe Air Force Base, was participating in the exercise 'ECCAragon2019' organized by the Aerial Evacuation Unit of the Air Force. The aircraft was carrying six passengers and a crew of four.

Landing and Runway Excursion

The airplane touched down on runway 27, which is 850 meters in length. After touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice before landing firmly. It then veered to the right and struck the concrete taxiway leading to the north apron. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran the runway, struck trees, and came to rest in a wooded area.

Occupant Injuries and Evacuation

All ten occupants on board were slightly injured and were evacuated from the aircraft.