5 fatalities

Fatal Collision with Water Tower During Crop Spraying Mission

Pinar del Río, CubaTakeoff (climb)

On January 10, 1967, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Pinar del Río, Cuba during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a water tower shortly after takeoff from Pinar del Río-La Coloma Airport in foggy conditions, killing all five occupants.

Incident Overview and Context A single-engine aircraft was operating a local crop spraying mission when it was involved in a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying a total of five people: two crew members and three passengers. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Pinar del Río-La Coloma Airport. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was in the climb phase of flight and was operating in limited visibility due to fog conditions. The single-engine aircraft struck a water tower and crashed. All five occupants on board were killed in the accident. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or the operator of the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident near Pinar del Río, Cuba?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a water tower shortly after takeoff from Pinar del Río-La Coloma Airport in foggy conditions, killing all five occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 1967 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 1967 involved an Antonov AN-2, operated by Cubana de Aviación, at Pinar del Río, Cuba.