Emergency landing of training aircraft at Camagüey Airport

No fatalities • Camagüey, Cuba • Flight

A training flight near Camagüey Airport resulted in an emergency field landing and the total loss of the aircraft, though no injuries were reported.

What happened

During a routine local training mission operating out of Camagüey Airport, the crew encountered an unforeseen technical or operational issue while maneuvering in the nearby airspace. In response to the developing situation, the flight crew determined that an immediate emergency landing in an adjacent field was necessary.

Upon contacting the ground in the field, the impact caused the left wing of the aircraft to separate from the fuselage. The aircraft subsequently came to a complete stop at the site of the touchdown. Despite the structural failure and the force of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries among the crew members.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained major structural damage, specifically the loss of the left wing.
  • The incident resulted in the aircraft being written off as a total loss.
  • The emergency procedure was initiated following an unexpected event during the flight phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-08-29 Antonov AN-24 accident near Camagüey, Cuba?

A training flight near Camagüey Airport resulted in an emergency field landing and the total loss of the aircraft, though no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-08-29 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-08-29 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration CU-T875, operated by Cubana de Aviación, at Camagüey, Cuba.

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