Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 18 August 1968
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24V
Owner/operator: United Arab Airlines – UAA
Registration Number: SU-AOL
Location: ca 180 km S off Cyprus –
ÿ Mediterranean Sea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 40 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed into the sea following entry into the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR).An aircraft crashed into the sea following entry into the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR).
Description
The aircraft crashed into the sea (32’58″N 32’48″E) shortly after entering the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR).
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential for mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Unknown ? Potential for mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions.Share on:
