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Aerospatiale AS332C1 Super Puma crash near south coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

serious2023-04-18
Summary

The Air Force SAR Super Puma, based on Gran Canaria, was flying a night exercise at very low altitude over the sea off the south of the island when it struck coastal rocks. All three crew were unhurt.

Incident details
Date
2023-04-18
Location
south coast of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Registration
HD.21-20
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
3
Probable cause
CFIT / Terrain
Phase of flight
manoeuvre
27.7500, -15.5800
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceEl Diario
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