1 fatality

Twin-engine aircraft shot down near Huesca (22-2)

Almudévar, SpainFlight

On October 19, 1936, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration 22-2) operated by Spanish Air Force - Aviación Nacional (1936-1939) was involved in an aviation accident near Almudévar, Spain in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed as a result of being shot down by enemy fire. 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 was intercepted and destroyed by enemy fire during a flight over Aragon, resulting in the death of the pilot and injuries to three other crew members.

What happened

During operations in the province of Aragon, a twin-engine aircraft came under attack from an opposing force. The plane was engaged by a Heinkel He.51 operated by the Nationalist Air Force. Following the engagement, the targeted aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Almudévar, located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Huesca.

The impact resulted in significant casualties among the flight crew. The pilot was killed in the incident, while three other members of the crew sustained injuries. No specific registration number for the downed aircraft is provided in the available records.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the accident was caused by hostile action. The primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft and the resulting fatalities was being shot down by enemy fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed as a result of being shot down by enemy fire.