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Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Candelaria: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
12-01
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
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.