Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 March 2000
Aircraft Type: CASA C-212-DE Aviocar 200
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: TM.12D-73
Location: near Cubillejo, Province of Guadalajara –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: CASA 212 aircraftCASA 212 aircraft
Category: Accident
A CASA 212 aircraft, belonging to the 408 Squadron of the Air Force, crashed in flames during inclement weather. The aircraft was operating as part of the Air Intelligence Center.A CASA 212 aircraft, belonging to the 408 Squadron of the Air Force, crashed in flames during inclement weather. The aircraft was operating as part of the Air Intelligence Center.
Description
Crashed in flames in bad weather. The CASA 212 belonged to the 408 Squadron of the Air Force as part of the Air Intelligence Center.
Source of Information
http://elpais.com/diario/2000/03/23/espana/953766061_850215.htmlhttp://elpais.com/diario/2000/03/23/espana/953766061_850215.htmlPrimary Cause
Inclement weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and potentially strong winds, likely contributed to the incident.Inclement weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and potentially strong winds, likely contributed to the incident.Share on:
