Fatal Charter Flight Crash Near Santa Clara (CU-T1020)

Incident Overview and Route Details A single-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Cienfuegos to Cayo Coco entered an uncontrolled descent while cruising at an altitude of 3,000 feet. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a prairie located near Santa Clara. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator. ## Casualties and Nationalities The aircraft was totally destroyed in the crash. All 17 occupants were killed. The fatalities included six Canadians, five British nationals, and two German nationals. All four crew members were Cuban. ## Reported Contributing Factor It was reported that the left upper wing detached while the aircraft was encountering strong winds. The source does not provide a formal probable cause determination.