Barcelona – Madrid
Flight / Schedule
Barcelona – Madrid
Aircraft
Rohrbach Ro.VIII Roland IIRegistration
M-CCCC
MSN
36
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Iberia - Lineas Aéreas de EspanaDate
April 19, 1928 at 10:45 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Muniesa Aragon
Region
Europe • Spain
Coordinates
41.0316°, -0.8100°
Narrative Report
On April 19, 1928 at 10:45 AM, Barcelona – Madrid experienced a crash involving Rohrbach Ro.VIII Roland II, operated by Iberia - Lineas Aéreas de Espana, with the event recorded near Muniesa Aragon.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 9 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 7, other fatalities: 0.
While cruising over the Teruel Province on a flight from Barcelona to Madrid, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions when an engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field located near Muniesa. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration M-CCCC, MSN 36, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.0316°, -0.8100°.
Fatalities
Total
9
Crew
2
Passengers
7
Other
0
Crash Summary
While cruising over the Teruel Province on a flight from Barcelona to Madrid, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions when an engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field located near Muniesa. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
7
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Barcelona – Madrid
Operator
Iberia - Lineas Aéreas de EspanaFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Europe • Spain
Aircraft Details
Similar Plane Crashes
Lignes Aériennes Latécoère
Salmson 2.A2
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing and escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Lignes Aériennes Latécoère
Breguet 14
While on a mail flight between France and Spain, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in Ontinyent, bursting into flames. Both crew were killed. Crew: Charles Genthon, pilot Léo Bénas, mechanic.
Lignes Aériennes Latécoère
Salmson 2.A2
Shortly after takeoff from Barcelona, the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed. The pilot Jean Sagnot was killed.
Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA
Breguet 14
While approaching Alicante, the pilot encountered stormy weather. He lost control of the airplane that crashed near El Campello, about 10 km northeast of Alicante. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot Marcel Stichter was killed.
Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA
Breguet 14
En route to France, the pilot encountered engine problems and made an emergency landing on the La Pineda beach west of Tarragone due to fuel exhaustion. Fuel was added and after few minutes, the pilot took off again. Shortly after liftoff, while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea, close to the shore. While all three occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Paul Vachet.
Compagnie Générale d'Entreprises Aéronautiques - CGEA
Breguet 14
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Marbella. While both members crew escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.