Unidentified crash involving YV-C-AFO in Venezuela

No fatalities • Venezuela, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-12-31 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Venezuela, Venezuela?

An aircraft registered as YV-C-AFO crashed under undetermined circumstances within Venezuela at an unspecified date prior to 1973.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-12-31 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-12-31 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration YV-C-AFO, operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV, at Venezuela, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the crash remains undetermined, though a landing error has been suggested.

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