Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 and Bell 412SP accident near Alicante, Es, December 30, 2017
On December 30, 2017 at about 4:42 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 (N1950M) and Bell 412SP (ECMMC), were involved in the same accident near Alicante (Muchamiel Aerodrome airport). 1 person was killed; 10 others were unhurt.
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
- December 30, 2017 · about 4:42 pm local time
- Place
- Alicante, Spain · Muchamiel Aerodrome · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed; 10 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft 1
- Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 Bucker BU-
- Registration
- N1950M · registry record · serial E3B-315
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
- Aircraft 2
- Bell 412SP · all 412SPs on the register
- Registration
- ECMMC · no longer on the register · serial 33209
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative for the Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 30, 2017, at 1642 universal time coordinated, a Construcciones Aeronauticas SA C.A.S.A. 1.131 (Bucker BU-131), N1950M (NX-1950M), and a Bell 412SP, EC-MMC, experienced a mid-air collision during final approach for landing to runway 20 at Muchamiel Aerodrome (LEMU), Alicante, Spain. After the collision, N1950M impacted terrain and EC-MMC landed without further incident. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot of N1950M was fatally injured. Both pilots and eight passengers aboard EC-MMC were uninjured. Both flights originated from LEMU and were returning. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information provided by the government of Spain. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil Ministerio de Fomento c\Fruela, 6 — 1a planta 28011 Madrid Spain Tel.: (34) 91 597 89 60 E-mail: ciaiac@fomento.es Fax: (34) 91 463 55 35 Website: http://www.ciaiac.es This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Civil Aviation and Incident Investigation Commission 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 NTSB's narrative for the Bell 412SP preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 30, 2017, at 1642 universal time coordinated, a Construcciones Aeronauticas SA C.A.S.A. 1.131 (Bucker BU-131), N1950M (NX-1950M), and a Bell 412SP, EC-MMC, experienced a mid-air collision during final approach for landing to runway 20 at Muchamiel Aerodrome (LEMU), Alicante, Spain. After the collision, N1950M impacted terrain and EC-MMC landed without further incident. Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot of N1950M was fatally injured. Both pilots and eight passengers aboard EC-MMC were uninjured. Both flights originated from LEMU and were returning. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information provided by the government of Spain. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil Ministerio de Fomento c\Fruela, 6 — 1a planta 28011 Madrid Spain Tel.: (34) 91 597 89 60 E-mail: ciaiac@fomento.es Fax: (34) 91 463 55 35 Website: http://www.ciaiac.es This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Civil Aviation and Incident Investigation Commission 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 for the Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Midair collision during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LEMU Alicante
- Destination: LEMU Alicante
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 20
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
The factual record for the Bell 412SP from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Midair collision during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LEMU Alicante
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 20
- A second pilot was aboard
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 8 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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