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Aircraft Crash on Final Approach to Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport (CU-T876)

Havana-José Martí (Rancho Boyeros), CubaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 14, 1973, an Antonov AN-24 (registration CU-T876) operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Havana-José Martí (Rancho Boyeros), Cuba during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, but it was reported that the captain made some errors on approach while the copilot failed to use standard phraseology. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport in poor weather, killing three passengers and injuring 18 others. The exact cause remains unclear.

Incident Overview During final approach to Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft struck the ground and crashed a few kilometers short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. Three passengers were killed, and 18 other occupants were injured. ## Investigation Findings The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. However, it was reported that the captain made some errors on approach while the copilot failed to use standard phraseology. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name is provided in the source.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, but it was reported that the captain made some errors on approach while the copilot failed to use standard phraseology.

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