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Night Cargo Flight from Dakar to Athens Crashes into Mountain Near Agadir (UR-LIP)

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On February 7, 2002, an Antonov AN-12 (registration UR-LIP) operated by Volare Aircompany was involved in an aviation accident near Agadir, Morocco in flight. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft carrying fish and eight crew members crashed into a mountain slope 80 km northeast of Agadir during a night flight from Dakar to Athens, killing all occupants.

Flight Details and Accident Overview A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Dakar to Athens with intermediate stops in Agadir and Algiers was involved in a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying a load of fish and eight crew members at the time of the incident. The flight was in progress during nighttime conditions when the accident occurred. ## Circumstances of the Accident While cruising at an altitude of 9,900 feet in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 80 kilometers northeast of Agadir. The impact resulted in the deaths of all eight occupants on board. No survivors were reported from the incident.

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