Rans S6 accident near Murcia, Es, July 15, 2016
On July 15, 2016 at about 7:10 pm local time, a Rans S6, registered ECYDQ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Murcia. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 15, 2016 · about 7:10 pm local time
- Place
- Murcia, Spain
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Rans S6 · all S6s on the register
- Registration
- ECYDQ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 15, 2016, about 1910 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-6, EC-YDQ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of control while landing at the Los Garranchos Airport, Murcia, Spain. The pilot received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Spain. Further information may be obtained from: Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents Civil Aviation Ministry of Development C/Fruela, 6 La Planta 28011 Madrid, Spain Tel.: (34) 91 597 89 60 E-mail: ciaiac@mfom.es Website: http://www.mfom.es/ciaiac This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Commission for Investigation of Accidents and Incidents of the Government of 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
- Loss of control in flight during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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