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A Latin Carga Convair CV-880 crashes at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, killing four.

On November 3, in the year 1980, A Latin Carga Convair CV-880 crashes at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Venezuela, killing four. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of November 3, a notable event in this corner of history.

Latin Carga was a Venezuelan cargo airline that operated from 1963 to 1980. It operated different types of aircraft, from turboprops to jetliners.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 3, 1980 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 4 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 6 August 2026.

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