On March 28, 1966, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Private Cuban was involved in an aviation accident near Nueva Gerona, Cuba during takeoff. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine ambulance aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Nueva Gerona Airport, killing all six occupants. The wreckage was found near a beach northeast of the city. The cause remains unknown.
Overview
A single-engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after departing from Nueva Gerona Airport. The wreckage was located near a beach approximately 6 kilometers northeast of the city. All six occupants on board were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Flight Details
The flight was an ambulance mission to the capital city, carrying a child who was to be transferred to a hospital after being the victim of a criminal act. The identity of the operator and the aircraft registration have not been disclosed and remain unknown.
Investigation
Investigators have not yet determined the circumstances leading to the crash. No further information about the sequence of events or potential contributing factors has been released at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Mar 1966 Antonov AN-2 accident near Nueva Gerona, Cuba?
A single-engine ambulance aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Nueva Gerona Airport, killing all six occupants. The wreckage was found near a beach northeast of the city. The cause remains unknown.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1966 Antonov AN-2 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Mar 1966 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by Private Cuban, at Nueva Gerona, Cuba.
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