Incident Overview
On April 4, 2024, at 10:29 local time, a near collision occurred between two aircraft in the Madrid Terminal Control Area (TMA). The incident involved a Tecnam P2006T, registration EC-NTJ, and a Reims F172M Skyhawk, registration EC-DZF. Both aircraft had departed from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport.
Aircraft and Crew
The Tecnam P2006T (call sign FSM412) was operated by Airpilot Escuela de Vuelo, doing business as Flyschool. On board were a pilot examiner and a student pilot conducting an examination flight for a Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine Piston and Instrument Rating qualifications. The Reims F172M was operated by Aerotec Escuela de Pilotos, carrying a flight instructor and a student pilot on a training flight.
Flight Details
The Tecnam P2006T was flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in the climb phase, en route to Valladolid Airport. The Reims F172M was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in the en route phase. The near collision occurred over the town of Robledo de Chavela, at an altitude of 6,300 feet. The airspace involved was Class A, which normally requires IFR flights and air traffic control separation.
Investigation
The Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) opened an investigation into the incident. The report, designated IN-008/2024, was approved on May 28, 2025. The investigation focused on the operations of both flight crews and air traffic controllers, as well as the implementation of the iConspicuity concept. The probable cause was not explicitly stated in the preliminary findings.