Accident Details
On 4 July 2000, at approximately 09:30 local time, a Piper PA-36-375 (registration EC-EIP) was operating from the La Abundancia airstrip in Villafranco del Guadalquivir, Seville, performing crop-dusting flights. After completing its ninth landing of the morning, the pilot had the aircraft under control and braked on the runway. While attempting to cross a bridge at the end of the runway, the pilot lost the central reference of the bridge. The right main wheel subsequently departed the bridge on the corresponding side.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The right landing gear leg was broken, the right wing suffered various damage, the propeller blades were bent, and the engine likely incurred damage. The pilot, a 27-year-old commercial pilot with 988 total flight hours, was uninjured.
Investigation
Weather conditions were calm with good visibility, no cloud cover, and a temperature of 25°C. The runway measured 1,500 meters in length and 10 meters in width. The pilot was familiar with the airstrip, having operated there for several years. The bridge involved had an ascending slope in the direction of travel and was quite narrow.
Conclusions
The incident was caused by the pilot losing the central reference of the bridge due to its slope and narrowness.