What happened
On a cargo flight departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport, a twin-engine aircraft was en route to Palma de Mallorca. The flight, which was transporting 1,340 kilograms of various goods, was operated by a crew consisting of two pilots. During the night approach to runway 24L at Palma Airport, the aircraft was performing its final turn when it experienced a stall.
Following the stall, the aircraft impacted the runway surface and lost directional control. The plane veered toward the right side of the airfield, where it collided with a lightning system. The impact caused the aircraft to overturn, eventually coming to a stop upside down in a nearby grassy area. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and two fatalities.
Findings
- The aircraft entered a stall during the final turn of the approach sequence.
- The loss of control led to a runway excursion and a subsequent collision with ground infrastructure.