Aircraft accident at Sevilla-San Pablo Airport

3 fatalities • Seville-San Pablo, Spain • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sevilla-San Pablo Airport following an engine failure, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 27 at Sevilla-San Pablo Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the right engine. This loss of power caused the aircraft to roll toward the right side. As the flight progressed, the plane lost necessary altitude and impacted the ground approximately 1,500 metres beyond the runway threshold.

The impact and subsequent intense post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported from the crew or passengers.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was a failure of the right engine during the takeoff climb.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the right engine during the initial climb led to an unrecoverable roll and subsequent impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-09-01 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Seville-San Pablo, Spain?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sevilla-San Pablo Airport following an engine failure, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-09-01 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-09-01 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration EC-GYD, operated by Herme Ortiz, at Seville-San Pablo, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in the right engine during the initial climb led to an unrecoverable roll and subsequent impact.

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