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Crash of a Miles M.57 Aerovan IV in Alcañiz: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EC-ABA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Madrid – Alcañiz
MSN:
6392
YOM:
1946
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While descending to Alcañiz, an engine failed. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field and hit an obstacle before coming to rest. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured. They were conducting an aerial photography mission from Madrid.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.