On May 1, 1936, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration EC-CAA) operated by Real Aero Club de España was involved in an aviation accident near Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Madrid-Barajas Airport, resulting in injuries to both occupants and total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase at Madrid-Barajas Airport. The aircraft, identified as a single-engine model, failed to maintain control or contact with the runway surface safely, leading to a crash upon touchdown. As a result of the impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond economic repair. Both individuals on board were injured in the accident, though no fatalities were reported.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical or human factors contributing to the event. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft and the injury of the occupants during the final approach and landing sequence.
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