Swearingen SA226 accident near Murcia, Es, November 13, 2012
On November 13, 2012 at about 12:05 pm local time, a Swearingen SA226, registered ECJYC, suffered minor damage in an accident during takeoff near Murcia (Murcia-San Javier airport). It was a positioning flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 13, 2012 · about 12:05 pm local time
- Place
- Murcia, Spain · Murcia-San Javier
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Swearingen SA226 TC · all SA226s on the register
- Registration
- ECJYC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Positioning flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
On November 13, 2012, at 1205 coordinated universal time, a Swearingen Fairchild SA-226-TC, Spanish registered EC-JYC, operated by Zorex.org, sustained minor damage during the takeoff roll from the Murcia-San Javier Airport (LELC), Murcia, Spain. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two crew members were not injured. The positioning flight was originating at the time of the incident and was en route to Huesca-Pirineos Airport (LEHC), Huesca, Spain. The Spanish investigators received reports that during the takeoff run from runway 05, the airplane encountered a problem steering the main landing gear. The airplane departed the left side of the runway. The incident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Spanish government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Spanish government or the Comisión De Investigación De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviación Civil. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Comisión De Investigación De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviación Civil C/Fruela, 6 28011 Madrid, Spain
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during takeoff
- Loss of control on ground during takeoff defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Runway 05
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,000 ft
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
- Observation at 12:00 pm from LEAL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 3 |
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