Fatal aircraft accident near Nueva Gerona Airport

6 fatalities • Nueva Gerona, Cuba • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nueva Gerona Airport, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

Following its departure from Nueva Gerona Airport, a single-engine airplane went down in an area situated approximately 6 km northeast of the city, near a beach. The flight was being operated as an ambulance mission intended to transport a child, who required hospital care following a criminal incident, to the capital city. During the initial phase of flight, the aircraft impacted the ground, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • There were six fatalities recorded, involving all occupants on board the aircraft.
  • The specific cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances surrounding the descent are currently unknown.
  • The operator and the registration of the aircraft have not been identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-03-28 Antonov AN-2 accident near Nueva Gerona, Cuba?

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nueva Gerona Airport, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-03-28 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-03-28 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by Private Cuban, at Nueva Gerona, Cuba.

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