Event Overview
On 9 November 2015, at 12:15 UTC, two Cessna 172S aircraft, registrations LY-BCF and D-EXAH, both operated by Aerojet Baltic, were involved in a loss of separation incident near Valencia Airport, Spain. The aircraft were on a training flight originating from Requena aerodrome. The purpose of the flight was to practice instrument approaches at Valencia Airport. The training profile included a low approach to Valencia Airport followed by a right turn directly to the SGO NDB at an altitude of 4,000 feet. Also participating in the exercise were two additional Aerojet Baltic aircraft, registrations LY-BBF and LY-BCG, although their exact roles in the incident are not specified.
Occupants and Injuries
Each aircraft carried two persons: an instructor and a student. A total of four occupants were on board. The source states that there were no injuries.
Operational Context
The incident occurred during the approach phase of flight. The aircraft were operating under instrument flight rules for the training exercise, though visual meteorological conditions are implied by the nature of the low approach. No information on weather, communications, or air traffic control involvement is provided in the available excerpt.
Aircraft Details
Both aircraft were Cessna 172S models. LY-BCF was owned by Aerojet Baltic; D-EXAH was owned by a private owner. Both were operated by Aerojet Baltic. The incident is classified as an accident/incident under investigation by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC).