On November 22, 1974, a Cessna 500 Citation (registration EC-CGG) operated by Alpa Servicios Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Barcelona, Spain during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during the takeoff phase, leading to a high-impact crash and subsequent fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after departing the runway, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
What happened
Shortly after departing from the runway, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight path deviated significantly, leading to a crash at the end of the runway area. Upon impact, the plane was engulfed in flames and suffered total destruction.
There were four fatalities recorded during the accident, as all occupants on board perished in the crash. No survivors were reported from the scene.
Findings
Initial reports indicate that the incident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight. The aircraft became uncontrollable immediately following takeoff, which led to the subsequent impact and fire.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control during the takeoff phase, leading to a high-impact crash and subsequent fire.