5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during landing in Preston, Cuba

Preston, CubaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 6, 1958, a Consolidated PBY Catalina operated by Cuban Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Ejército de Cuba (1952-1961) was involved in an aviation accident near Preston, Cuba during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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 and ignited upon landing at Preston, Cuba, resulting in five fatalities and four injuries.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was performing a landing maneuver at Preston, Cuba, when it impacted the ground. The impact caused the airframe to catch fire immediately following the crash.

There were a total of seven people on board during the flight. The accident resulted in five fatalities, including both the pilot and the copilot, along with three passengers. Additionally, four other occupants sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

No specific technical findings or official conclusions regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft were provided in the initial report.