Palma de Majorque – Mahón
Flight / Schedule
Palma de Majorque – Mahón
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
EC-EQH
MSN
16310/33058
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
Aeromarket ExpressDate
January 4, 1991 at 07:12 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Palma de Mallorca Balearic Islands
Region
Europe • Spain
Coordinates
39.5434°, 2.7252°
Narrative Report
On January 4, 1991 at 07:12 AM, Palma de Majorque – Mahón experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by Aeromarket Express, with the event recorded near Palma de Mallorca Balearic Islands.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
During the takeoff roll at Palma Airport, the crew lost control of the aircraft that veered off runway to the left, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damages beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration EC-EQH, MSN 16310/33058, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 39.5434°, 2.7252°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Palma Airport, the crew lost control of the aircraft that veered off runway to the left, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damages beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Palma de Majorque – Mahón
Operator
Aeromarket ExpressFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Spain
Aircraft Details
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