Airplane Crash - Lajes, Azores, Portugal 09/03/1976
Details of airplane crash/ shootdown - Lajes, Azores, Portugal
| Date | 09/03/1976 |
| Time | 21:45 |
| Location | Lajes, Azores, Portugal |
| Operator | Military - Venezuelan Air Force |
| Route | Caracas - Praira da Vitoria |
| Type | Lockheed C-130H |
| Registration | 7772 |
| Cn/In | 4408 |
| Aboard | 68 |
| Fatalities | 68 |
| Ground | 0 |
| Summary | Crashed into a hill one mile short of the runway in heavy rain and wind while attempting to land at Lajes Air Base. Members of the Venezuelan choir Orfeon Universitario killed. The aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway as it made its approach. Weather conditions associated with hurricane Emmy was the primary factor in the accident. |
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