No fatalities

Emergency Field Landing at Camagüey Airport Results in Aircraft Write-Off (CU-T875)

Camagüey, CubaFlight

On August 29, 1966, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CU-T875) operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Camagüey, Cuba in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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

During a local training flight at Camagüey Airport, a crew attempted an emergency landing in a field after encountering an unexpected situation. The left wing was torn off on touchdown, resulting in no casualties but the aircraft being written off.

Incident Overview and Context The event occurred while the crew was completing a local training flight at Camagüey Airport. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date are not provided in the source material. ## Emergency Landing and Outcome While flying in the vicinity of the airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. In response, it was decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field. On touchdown, the left wing was torn off, and the airplane came to rest. ## Casualties and Damage There were no casualties reported in the incident. However, the aircraft was written off due to the damage sustained during the emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

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

During a local training flight at Camagüey Airport, a crew attempted an emergency landing in a field after encountering an unexpected situation. The left wing was torn off on touchdown, resulting in no casualties but the aircraft being written off.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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