6 fatalities

1977-08-07: Lockheed P-3 Orion (P.3-2/221-21) — Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire — Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781227713Data APIEditorial standards

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.