Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 July 1970
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-22
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Registration Number: CCCP-09303
Location: North Atlantic –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 23 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Antonov AircraftAntonov Aircraft
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft did not arrive at its destination in Sydney, Canada after a flight from Keflav¡k, Iceland. The aircraft disappeared approximately 47 minutes after takeoff, carrying emergency relief supplies to Peru.An Antonov aircraft did not arrive at its destination in Sydney, Canada after a flight from Keflav¡k, Iceland. The aircraft disappeared approximately 47 minutes after takeoff, carrying emergency relief supplies to Peru.
Description
The Antonov didn’t arrive at its destination Sydney, Canada after a flight from Keflav¡k, Iceland. The aircraft disappeared some 47 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft carried eartquack relief supplies to Peru.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Share on:
