Events tagged with "cargo aircraft"

Historical Events tagged with "cargo aircraft"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Convair CV-880 Crash at Simón Bolívar Airport

November 3rd, 1980 44 years ago

A Convair CV-880 cargo aircraft operated by a Latin Carga crashed while attempting to land at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela. The accident occurred due to adverse weather conditions, leading to a loss of control. Tragically, four people onboard lost their lives as a result of the incident, marking a somber moment in the aviation safety records of the region.