Crash of an Ilyushin II-14 in Sofia: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 19, 1960
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On approach to Sofia in poor weather conditions, the aircraft descended below the prescribed altitude, struck power cables and crashed in a field located in Vakarel, 27 km southeast of Sofia Airport. All 5 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.
