Incident report
Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri crash near near Pinos Genil, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
minor2026-03-18
Summary
The Spanish Air Force Colibri of 782 Escuadrón, Ala 78, clipped power lines and made a precautionary landing near Pinos Genil while operating from Granada-Armilla. The three occupants were unhurt and the helicopter sustained minor damage.
Incident details
Date
2026-03-18
Location
near Pinos Genil, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Aircraft
Registration
HE.25-8
Operator
Ejército del Aire y del Espacio
Operator type
military
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Phase of flight
cruise
Source
Granada Hoy ↗37.1600, -3.5100
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceGranada Hoy
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