Plane crash off the coast of Mallorca results in the tragic loss of a father and son duo.
A tragic accident involving a light aircraft occurred near the port of Port de Sóller, Mallorca on Saturday, 2nd August. The aircraft, a blue "Team Rocket F-4 Raider" light aircraft, was being flown by Charles Michael Gordon, a 60-year-old American residing in Germany and owning a holiday home on Mallorca. Accompanying him was his 13-year-old son, Maximilian.
The aircraft took off from the airport in Binissalem on Mallorca at around 18:00 on Saturday evening and was regularly used by Gordon for flying and air shows across Europe. Witnesses on nearby boats noted the plane flying very low at high speed just before it crashed violently into the sea, approximately 100 meters from shore in waters about 30 meters deep[2][1].
Following the crash, an extensive search and rescue operation was launched involving the Civil Guard, Maritime Rescue, Mallorca firefighters, the Air Force, and Navy, coordinated from a military base in Puerto de Sóller[2]. The bodies of the pilot and son were recovered from the sea shortly after the accident[1][2].
The port of Port de Sóller was converted into an operations center as divers and rescue teams searched for the wreckage and then for the victims. At around 20:00, the pilot reported an emergency over the radio with the call "Mayday". It is still unclear how the crash occurred, and specialists will now examine the aircraft wreckage to clarify the circumstances[3].
This unfortunate event has caused shock among the residents of Mallorca. The family on a boat near the coast witnessed the accident as the aircraft flew only 15 to 20 meters above their heads before crashing into the water[1]. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the accident is currently under investigation[4].
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Charles Michael Gordon and Maximilian during this difficult time.
References:
- El Mundo
- The Local
- ABC News
- BBC News
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