On December 31, 1993, an Antonov AN-26 (registration CU-T1240) operated by Aerogaviota was involved in an aviation accident near Playa Baracoa, Cuba during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during a brake test. 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.
An aircraft veered off the runway during a brake test in 1993, resulting in a hull loss but no injuries.
What happened
In 1993, an unidentified aircraft was involved in a runway excursion while the crew was conducting a routine brake test. During the procedure, the flight crew lost control of the vehicle, causing it to deviate from the runway surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after veering off the paved area.
There were no injuries reported among the occupants during the incident. However, the impact and the excursion resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, leading to its total loss.
Findings
The incident occurred while the crew was actively performing a brake test.
The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of directional control during the testing process.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control during a brake test.