Antonov AN-24 crash, Nov 17, 1978 (5 killed), Arad Arad
Antonov AN-24 accident on November 17, 1978 near Arad Arad, Romania with 5 fatalities. Cause: Icing is suspected as the cause of the loss of control....
- Date: November 17, 1978
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Arad Arad, Romania
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Icing is suspected as the cause of the loss of control. This is not confirmed by an official report.
A Romanian Air Force Antonov An-24 (YR-AMP) flying Bucharest to Arad stalled and crashed a few km short of Arad airport on 17 November 1978. All five crew members were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.