No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash on Landing at Leon Airport (40-3)

León, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On September 15, 1936, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration 40-3) operated by Spanish Air Force - Aviación Nacional (1936-1939) was involved in an aviation accident near León, 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Leon Airport due to unknown causes. The incident resulted in no injuries among the three crew members.

What happened

A twin-engine airplane experienced a crash during its final approach and landing phase at Leon Airport. The specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains unclear, as the source material does not provide detailed operational data or witness accounts. Despite the severity of the accident, the outcome for the personnel on board was positive. All three members of the flight crew successfully evacuated the wreckage and were reported to have escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The available information indicates that the exact reasons behind the crash are currently unknown. No specific mechanical failures, weather conditions, or human error factors have been identified in the provided source text. Consequently, there are no established contributing factors or formal conclusions regarding the root cause of the incident at this time.