Airbus A320 incident near Barcelona, Es, July 16, 2023
On July 16, 2023 at about 7:45 am local time, a Airbus A320, registered ECJTR, suffered minor damage in an incident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Barcelona (Barcelona International Airpor airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 15 people had minor injuries; 176 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. 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 16, 2023 · about 7:45 am local time
- Place
- Barcelona, Spain · Barcelona International Airpor · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- 15 people had minor injuries; 176 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Airbus A320 · all A320s on the register
- Registration
- ECJTR · no longer on the register · serial 2798
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Comm system malf/failure during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Destination: Sevilla
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 6 | |||
| Passengers | 15 | 170 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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