Aircraft disappearance off the coast of Cubelles

5 fatalities • Cubelles, Spain • Flight

An aircraft traveling toward Barcelona disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea with five people on board after failing to arrive at its destination.

What happened

During an evening flight destined for Barcelona, an unidentified aircraft vanished while traveling over the Mediterranean Sea near Cubelles. The flight was carrying a total of five occupants, consisting of the pilot and four passengers. After the plane failed to reach its destination at BCN, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and the missing crew and passengers.

Three days following the initial disappearance, recovery teams located a single wheel from the aircraft. Despite these efforts, no further debris was recovered, and there has been no trace of the five individuals on board the plane since the incident occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-10-22 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Cubelles, Spain?

An aircraft traveling toward Barcelona disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea with five people on board after failing to arrive at its destination.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-10-22 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-10-22 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Cubelles, Spain.

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