6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during night training approach near Jerez de la Frontera (P.3-2/221-21)

Jerez de la Frontera, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On August 7, 1977, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration P.3-2/221-21) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Jerez de la Frontera, Spain during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash during the final approach is currently undetermined. 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.

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A training flight ended in a fatal crash during its final approach to Jerez de la Frontera Airport, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime training operation, an aircraft was performing its return to Jerez de la Frontera Airport. While the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the plane crashed. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain under investigation.

As a result of the accident, there were six fatalities among those on board. Additionally, four crew members sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash during the approach have not yet been determined, as the cause of the descent remains unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash during the final approach is currently undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Aug 1977 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident near Jerez de la Frontera, Spain?

A training flight ended in a fatal crash during its final approach to Jerez de la Frontera Airport, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Aug 1977 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Aug 1977 involved a Lockheed P-3 Orion, registration P.3-2/221-21, operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire, at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash during the final approach is currently undetermined.