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A Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon has crashed at Albacete, southeast on Madrid, Spain, while recovering to Los Lanos airbase after taking part in a National parade. The pilot did not manage to eject from the aircraft and was killed in the accident.
According to the Spanish MoD, the Eurofighter, one of four Typhoons that took part in the parade over Madrid, crashed, for unknown reasons, on approach to Albacete.
Catfry wrote:the spanish seem to have no luck with the type, considering they have the highest number of accidents, while having the least amount of planes out of the original partners.
Aesma wrote:Any more info on what happened ?
ThePointblank wrote:Catfry wrote:the spanish seem to have no luck with the type, considering they have the highest number of accidents, while having the least amount of planes out of the original partners.
Not a good situation for the Eurofighter, as 3 have crashed this month (the Saudi's lost one a few weeks back, followed by the Italians, and now the Spanish). Hard to tell with the current information available if it is an issue with the type, or just bad luck. Will need a through investigation into the cause.
ITMercure wrote:Why would it be an issue with the type? A bit over dramatic, don't you think. The type has been in service for many years.
