On December 31, 1973, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration YV-C-AFO) operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV was involved in an aviation accident near Venezuela, Venezuela during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash remains undetermined, though a landing error has been suggested. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft registered as YV-C-AFO crashed under undetermined circumstances within Venezuela at an unspecified date prior to 1973.
What happened
A historical aviation incident occurred in Venezuela involving the aircraft registered YV-C-AFO. While the precise date of the accident has not been established, records indicate that the aircraft's registration was officially cancelled from the registry in 1973.
The specific details regarding the flight path and the exact location of the impact remain unconfirmed. Initial reports suggest the crash may have been the result of a mislanding, though this remains speculative due to the lack of definitive documentation.
Findings
The precise circumstances surrounding the accident are currently unknown.
There is no official record of the total number of fatalities or injuries associated with this event.
The aircraft, a YV-C-AFO, was removed from the Venezuelan civil aircraft register following the incident.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the crash remains undetermined, though a landing error has been suggested.