1970 Atlantic Ocean Antonov An-22 crash

On July 18 1970, an Antonov An-22 of Soviet Air Forces crashed in the Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Greenland, while on its way to Halifax, Canada. It was the first crash of the Antonov 22 model and it resulted in the deaths of all 22 people on board.

1970 Atlantic Ocean Antonov An-22 crash

On July 18 1970, an Antonov An-22 of Soviet Air Forces crashed in the Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Greenland, while on its way to Halifax, Canada. It was the first crash of the Antonov 22 model and it resulted in the deaths of all 22 people on board.