Crash of an Antonov AN-24V in Arad: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 17, 1978
Registration:
YR-AMP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bucharest - Arad
MSN:
77303505
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On approach to Arad Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed few km from the airfield. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of icing.