Aircraft crash near Madrid-Barajas Airport

No fatalities • Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez, Spain • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-08-09 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez, Spain?

An aircraft crashed in Paracuellos del Jarama shortly after departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport, resulting in serious injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-08-09 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-08-09 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration EC-FSF, operated by Symbol, at Madrid-Barajas-Adolfo Suárez, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew lost control of the aircraft during the climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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