7 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Havana-Jose Marti-Rancho Boyeros Airport (14-22)

Havana, CubaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 11, 1989, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 14-22) operated by Cuban Air Force - Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionaras (1961-) was involved in an aviation accident near Havana, Cuba during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the sea off the coast of Cuba during its approach to Havana, resulting in seven fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Havana-Jose Marti-Rancho Boyeros Airport, an aircraft went down in the ocean a few kilometers away from the coastline. The descent ended in a crash into the sea under circumstances that remain undetermined.

Emergency response efforts led to the recovery of one crew member from the wreckage. However, the accident resulted in seven fatalities among the total number of people on board.

Findings

The exact cause of the impact remains unknown as investigations have not yet established the specific factors that led to the aircraft entering the water.