Narrative:
Aviaco Flight 111 departed Santiago de Compostella for a flight to Madrid. The flight was uneventful and the aircraft was assigned runway 23 for landing. The Bristol 170 was flying downwind banking slightly to the left to make it possible for the captain to see the green light (cleared to land) from the control tower more easily. After seeing the green light, the pilot rolled right. The aircraft then entered a right spin, crashed out of control and caught fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The accident was due to personnel errors. 1) The failure of radiotelephony compelled the pilot to concentrate on the green light during the approach manoeuvre; 2) The pilot's attention was so distracted that he operated close to the speed limit. Although such a distraction is infrequent, statistics show that it may occur after 5000, 7000 and even after 13000 flying hours."
Loss of control
Flight path.
accident date: 09-05-1957
type: Bristol 170 Freighter 21
registration: EC-ADI
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 9 May 1957 |
| Time: | 19:04 |
| Type: |  Bristol 170 Freighter 21 |
| Operator: | Aviaco |
| Registration: | EC-ADI |
| MSN: | 12757 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 32 / Occupants: 32 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 37 / Occupants: 37 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Madrid-Barajas ( Spain)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ/LEST), Spain |
| Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD), Spain | |
| Flightnumber: | 111 |
Aviaco Flight 111 departed Santiago de Compostella for a flight to Madrid. The flight was uneventful and the aircraft was assigned runway 23 for landing. The Bristol 170 was flying downwind banking slightly to the left to make it possible for the captain to see the green light (cleared to land) from the control tower more easily. After seeing the green light, the pilot rolled right. The aircraft then entered a right spin, crashed out of control and caught fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The accident was due to personnel errors. 1) The failure of radiotelephony compelled the pilot to concentrate on the green light during the approach manoeuvre; 2) The pilot's attention was so distracted that he operated close to the speed limit. Although such a distraction is infrequent, statistics show that it may occur after 5000, 7000 and even after 13000 flying hours."
Classification:
Distraction in cockpit Loss of control
Sources:
» ICAO Accident Digest, Circular 59-AN/54 (12-14)Photos
Flight path.
accident date: 09-05-1957
type: Bristol 170 Freighter 21
registration: EC-ADI
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Madrid-Barajas Airport as the crow flies is 480 km (300 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Madrid-Barajas Airport as the crow flies is 480 km (300 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: 
Spain
Share
Bristol 170
Spain- 2nd worst accident (at the time)
- 16th worst accident (currently)
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation