On August 1, 2026, an A320 (registration EC-IZH) operated by Iberia was involved in an aviation accident near HR. This summary draws on records from the Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accident Investigation Agency of Croatia (AIN).
The Croatian aviation safety agency has initiated an investigation into a serious incident involving an **Airbus A320-214** (registration **EC-IZH**) that occurred on August 1, 2026, at Split Airport.
What happened
On August 1, 2026, a serious incident involving an Airbus A320-214 with registration EC-IZH took place at Split Airport in Croatia. The event was classified as a serious accident or incident under aviation safety regulations, prompting immediate regulatory attention.
The investigation
The Agency for Investigation of Accidents in Air, Maritime and Rail Transport (AIN) has formally opened a safety investigation into the occurrence. This decision was made pursuant to Article 36, paragraph 2, of the Agency's Statute and relevant internal regulations regarding job classification and complexity coefficients. The Chief Investigator of Aviation Accidents has been designated as the lead investigator responsible for overseeing all subsequent procedural steps until the conclusion of the inquiry. The investigation aims to establish the facts surrounding the event at Split Airport to ensure compliance with safety standards and to identify any underlying systemic issues.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Aug 2026 A320 accident near HR?
The Croatian aviation safety agency has initiated an investigation into a serious incident involving an **Airbus A320-214** (registration **EC-IZH**) that occurred on August 1, 2026, at Split Airport.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Aug 2026 involved an A320, registration EC-IZH, operated by Iberia, at HR.
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