Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 12 October 1980
Aircraft Type: Canadair CL-215-1A10
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: UD.13-13
Location: Beniarrs –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A CL-215 aircraft was involved in a crash during firefighting operations in the Sierra d’Aitane forest, resulting in a water spill. The aircraft was attempting to scoop water to extinguish fires.A CL-215 aircraft was involved in a crash during firefighting operations in the Sierra d’Aitane forest, resulting in a water spill. The aircraft was attempting to scoop water to extinguish fires.
Description
The CL-215 was fighting forest fires in the Sierra d’Aitane when it crashed after scooping a load of water.
Source of Information
https://www.abc.es/archivo/periodicos/abc-madrid-19801014-66.htmlhttps://www.abc.es/archivo/periodicos/abc-madrid-19801014-66.htmlPrimary Cause
Water spill during firefighting operations.Water spill during firefighting operations.Share on:
