Avro 748 crash, Aug 20, 1968 (4 killed), Maturín-José Tad...
Avro 748 accident on August 20, 1968 near Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire) Monagas, Venezuela with 4 fatalities.
- Date: August 20, 1968
- Aircraft: Avro 748
- Location: Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire) Monagas, Venezuela
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Maturin Quiriquire at night, one engine failed. The crew feathered the propeller and tried to return, but the aircraft struck an obstacle and crashed. Four occupants were killed, three others were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.