Antonov AN-2 crash, Dec 15, 1980 (5 killed), Candelaria
Antonov AN-2 accident on December 15, 1980 near Candelaria, Artemisa, Cuba with 5 fatalities. Cause: Bird strike: in-flight collision with a flock of...
- Date: December 15, 1980
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Candelaria, Artemisa, Cuba
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Bird strike: in-flight collision with a flock of ducks, followed by loss of control
A Cuban Air Force Antonov An-2 (registration 12-01) crashed near Candelaria, Artemisa, Cuba, in December 1980 after colliding with a flock of ducks in flight. All five occupants were killed. The exact date is not confirmed by sources.