What happened
During a nighttime departure from Santiago de Cuba-Antonio Maceo Airport, an aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The incident occurred while the plane was climbing at an altitude of approximately 500 feet. Following the loss of control, the aircraft struck the ocean a few hundred meters from the coastline. The force of the impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate.
There were 44 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors. The passengers and crew included individuals of various nationalities, including citizens from Spain and Brazil.
Findings
No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed in the provided report regarding the loss of control during the initial climb phase.