Antonov AN-32 crash, Jul 6, 1994 (5 killed), Banyeres de...
Antonov AN-32 accident on July 6, 1994 near Banyeres de Mariola, Valencian Community, Spain with 5 fatalities. Cause: Low approach to the fire zone,...
- Date: July 6, 1994
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-32
- Location: Banyeres de Mariola, Valencian Community, Spain
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Low approach to the fire zone, late water drop and an aerodynamic stall while trying to clear a mountain ridge.
An An-32P operated by Heliservicio for Spain's Civil Security was on a firefighting mission in the Sierra de Mariola near Valencia. The crew flew too low on the approach to the fire, released its water too late and the aircraft stalled while trying to clear a mountain. It hit the ground just below the summit, killing five of the occupants.