ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 232225
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| Date: | Sunday 5 January 2020 |
| Time: | 16:45 |
| Type: |  Rans S-12 Airaile |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | EC-CA1 |
| MSN: | S-12-141 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1995 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 4 km NE of Ulldecona -
 Spain
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ulldecona airfield |
| Ulldecona airfield | |
| Investigating agency: | CIAIAC |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The ultralight crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 12.
The pilot was making a local flight to and from the Ulldecona airfield with a passenger on board. When the aircraft was approximately 150 ft above the ground, the pilot completely retracted the flaps and started a right turn. It was at that moment when the aircraft fell to the ground, impacting 410 m from the runway end.
The pilot and his companion were seriously injured. The aircraft resulted in significant damage to the landing gear, fuselage, and wings.
Cause: Incorrect takeoff and initial climb manevuer.
Sources:
https://www.fomento.gob.es/organos-colegiados/ciaiac/ultraligeros-motorizados-ulm/2020/ulm-0012020
Accident investigation:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Jan-2020 19:26 | harro | Added |
| 18-Jan-2021 19:35 | harro | Updated [Narrative, Accident report] |
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