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Aircraft excursion during takeoff at Palma Airport (EC-EQH)

Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, SpainTakeoff (climb)

On January 4, 1991, a Douglas DC-3 (registration EC-EQH) operated by Aeromarket Express was involved in an aviation accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew lost control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll, causing it to veer off the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Palma Airport, resulting in structural damage to the landing gear.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Palma Airport, the flight crew experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft drifted toward the left side of the runway, eventually exiting the paved surface. During the excursion, the aircraft's undercarriage was stripped from the airframe as it moved off the runway.

The movement ceased once the aircraft came to a complete stop. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew members, both of whom were able to evacuate the wreckage safely. Following the incident, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to damage sustained during the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered left during the takeoff phase.
  • The loss of the undercarriage occurred as the aircraft left the runway surface.

Probable cause

The crew lost control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll, causing it to veer off the runway.

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