Crash of a Casa C-207C Azor in Chiva: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 19, 1977 at 2127 LT
Operator:
Registration:
T.7-15
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Getafe - Valencia
MSN:
15
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Getafe Airbase in the evening on a liaison flight to Valencia. While approaching Valencia Airport by night and limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Chiva, about 20 km west of the airport. The wreckage was found the following day and all 11 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
