Boeing 767 - 300ER accident near Madrid, Es, December 5, 2013
On December 5, 2013 at about 10:42 am local time, a Boeing 767 - 300ER, registered N182DN, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Madrid. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). No one was hurt; 203 people were on board or involved.
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 5, 2013 · about 10:42 am local time
- Place
- Madrid, Spain · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 203 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767 - 300ER 300ER · all 767 - 300ERs on the register
- Registration
- N182DN · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 11 | |||
| Passengers | 192 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N182DN the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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