On August 9, 1995, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration EC-FSF) operated by Symbol was involved in an aviation accident near Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez, Spain during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew lost control of the aircraft during the climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed in Paracuellos del Jarama shortly after departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport, resulting in serious injuries to the crew.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Madrid-Barajas Airport, the crew experienced a loss of control of the aircraft. The flight path led to an impact near a warehouse situated in Paracuellos del Jarama, which is located approximately 3 km east of the airport perimeter.
Upon impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. The incident resulted in two serious injuries to the flight crew members involved in the operation.
Findings
The accident occurred during the climb phase of flight.
The aircraft struck the ground in close proximity to an industrial structure.
Probable cause
The crew lost control of the aircraft during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.