Narrative:
Flew into the side of a mountain while on approach to Valencia Airport (VLC), Spain.
» El Pais 21-1-1977
» Toledo Blade - Jan 23, 1977
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 19 January 1977 |
| Time: | 21:27 |
| Type: | CASA C-207C (T.7) Azor |
| Operator: | Ejército del Aire |
| Registration: | T.7-15 |
| MSN: | 15 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Chiva ( Spain)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Madrid/Getafe Airport (LEGT), Spain |
| Valencia Airport (VLC/LEVC), Spain |
Flew into the side of a mountain while on approach to Valencia Airport (VLC), Spain.
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» El Pais 23-1-1977» El Pais 21-1-1977
» Toledo Blade - Jan 23, 1977
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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 Madrid/Getafe Airport to Valencia Airport as the crow flies is 289 km (180 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Madrid/Getafe Airport to Valencia Airport as the crow flies is 289 km (180 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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