By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy.
Accept
The Spanish EyeThe Spanish EyeThe Spanish Eye
Notification Show More
  • Home
  • News
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Property
  • Opinion
  • About Us
  • Contact
Reading: Bodies of US pilot and teenage son recovered from Mallorca plane crash
Share
The Spanish EyeThe Spanish Eye
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Property
  • Opinion
  • About Us
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
The Spanish Eye > News > Balearics > Bodies of US pilot and teenage son recovered from Mallorca plane crash
BalearicsNews

Bodies of US pilot and teenage son recovered from Mallorca plane crash

The two-seater acrobatic aircraft was reportedly being flown by an American pilot with military experience.

Last updated: August 3, 2025 10:03 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: August 3, 2025
Share

The bodies of an American pilot and his 13-year-old son have been found following a plane crash in Mallorca.

The tragic discovery was made on Sunday afternoon, after the accident occurred near the port of Soller at around 8pm on Saturday.

The two-seater, acrobatic aircraft was being flown by an American pilot with military experience, reports local newspaper Ultima Hora.

The father reportedly lived in Germany and was working as a commercial pilot. The family are thought to have a summer home on the Spanish holiday island.

Wreckage of the plane, a Team Rocket F-4 Raider, had earlier been located by emergency services.

Una avioneta cae al mar en el puerto de Sóllerhttps://t.co/oXpy9C0mnH pic.twitter.com/Dikj5Oz5Zw

— Crónica Balear (@CronicaBalear_) August 2, 2025

The plane crashed into the sea off the lighthouse of Port de Soller.

Specialists from the Guardia Civil’s Underwater Activities Group (GEAS), the Maritime Service and Air Service were involved the search.

The aircraft had taken off from the Binissalem airfield at around 6pm, police said.

According to the 112 Emergency Service in the Balearic Islands, several boats that witnessed the crash saw floating debris from the aircraft. According to the 112 emergency service, the small plane had sunk.

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez faces calls to resign or call an election over new corruption scandal
Two slim Brits attempt the ‘belly buster’ breakfast challenge in Benidorm – and shock everyone with their eating skills
Spain to airdrop 12 TONNES of food aid into Gaza: Pedro Sanchez blasts ‘barbaric famine’
Body is found in burning car on Spain’s Costa del Sol
Driver is killed in explosive tunnel crash on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Sign Up For Newsletters

Be kept up to date! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Popular News
News

Spain orders Andalucia to almost double the number of child boat migrants it takes in: New quotas face backlash

Laurence Dollimore
August 26, 2025
Hellmann’s to pay for Sevilla bar’s repairs after customer set it on fire over lack of mayonnaise
Four injured after boat catches fire off Lanzarote
Measles outbreak is declared at major hospital on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Malaga province is epicentre of recent surge in cases
Ryanair row in Spain: Airline slashes a MILLION seats – what it means for YOU

Categories

  • News
  • Costa del Sol
  • Crime
  • Andalucia
  • weather
  • Travel
  • Costa Blanca
  • Politics
  • Life in Spain
  • Health

The Spanish Eye

Your first look at what’s happening in Andalucia Spain - All the latest news, opinion and analysis.
Quick Link
  • Home
  • News
  • Register for Free access
  • Contact
Top Categories
  • News
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Property

Get News straight to your inbox

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Please wait…

Thank you for signing up!

© The Spanish Eye 2024 - All rights reserved | Privacy Policy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

Not a member? Sign Up