Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Candelaria: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 15, 1980
Registration:
12-01
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed near Candelaria after colliding with a flock of ducks. All five occupants were killed. The accident occurred somewhere in December 1980 (exact date unknown).
Probable cause:
Loss of control following a in-flight collision with a flock of ducks.