Crash of a Douglas DC-3R in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1991 at 0712 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-EQH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Majorque – Mahón
MSN:
16310/33058
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5000
Circumstances:
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.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-32 in Mahón

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1990 at 2030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-BIQ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Mallorca - Mahón
MSN:
47092
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
82
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Mahón Airport was completed by night and poor weather conditions. On final, the crew lost visual contact with the runway and the captain instructed the pilot to initiate a go-around. In a certain confusion, the aircraft continued its approach until it struck the runway surface with a positive acceleration of 3,56 G. The captain took over control, initiated a go-around and decided to return to Palma de Mallorca where a safe landing wa completed. All 89 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair due to severe structural damages.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the copilot (pilot-in-command) did not understand the captain's instructions to initiate a go-around procedure due to non standard phraseology used by the captain. Poor crew coordination and lack of visibility were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK in Palma de Mallorca

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1989 at 1030 LT
Operator:
Registration:
EC-EIS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Mahón – Palma
MSN:
16066/32814
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Nord 262E into the Mediterranean Sea: 31 killed

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1970 at 2309 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
F-BNGB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Algiers - Mahón
MSN:
2
YOM:
1963
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
28
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
31
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Algiers Airport late in the evening on a charter flight to Mahón, Balearic Islands, Spain, carrying three crew members and 28 members of the Algerian soccer team Air Liquide (AGAL). While cruising by night at his assigned altitude, the pilot declared an emergency at 2309LT and reported his position 65 nautical miles north of Algiers. Radar and radio contact were lost and the airplane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. SAR operations were jointly conducted by Spanish, Algerian and French authorities but were eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 31 occupants was found. It was reported that all passengers were players, members of staff and family members of the Air Liquide soccer team who were flying to Mahón to take part to a New Year's soccer tournament.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 21E in Mahon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1959 at 0902 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-ADH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palma de Majorca – Mahon
MSN:
12776
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Mahon Airport, at an altitude of 120 meters, the crew deployed the flaps when the airplane banked right and crashed 500 meters short of runway threshold. The airplane was totally destroyed and a passenger was killed while 17 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was probably a strong gust of wind which tilted the aircraft to the right during final approach to land, causing it to crash to the ground.

Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 21E in Mahón

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-ADK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barcelona – Mahón
MSN:
12777
YOM:
1946
Flight number:
AO201
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Apparently following a wrong approach configuration, the aircraft landed very hard. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, it overran, lost its undercarriage and the right engine before coming to rest. All 26 occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an AAC.1 Toucan in Mahon

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
F-BAKO
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Marseille – Algiers – Oran – Fes – Casablanca
MSN:
057
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a mail flight from Marseille to Algiers, an engine failed. The crew decided to divert to Mahon Airport but on final approach, the aircraft crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all three crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.