EC-YFP

On May 26, 2018, at 1030 UTC, an Avid Flyer Stol, EC-YFP, encountered a loss of climb during initial climb out and subsequent impact with terrain near Loja Aerodrome, Granada, Spain. The experimental airplane was destroyed; the pilot suffered serious injuries and the passenger was fatally injured. The Avid Flyer had departed on a local flight.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) Spain. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from:

CIAIAC Spain:

c/ Fruela, 6

28011 Madrid

Telephone: +34 91 597 8960-63

E-mail: caiiac@fomento.es

Investigator-in-Charge:

Mr. Juan A Plaza

Telephone: +34 91 597 8964

E-mail: japlaza@fomento.es

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the CIAIAC Spain.