YV-45C — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

March 3, 1978Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Maiquetía-Simon Bolivar Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed into the sea few km off Macuto. All 47 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an artificial horizon failure during climb out.
Avro 748 · 47 fatalities
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of an artificial horizon failure during climb out. Full accident record