5 fatalities

Mediterranean Sea Crash Off Cubelles

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On October 22, 1956, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Cubelles, Spain in flight. 5 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A small aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off Cubelles while en route to Barcelona, killing the pilot and four passengers. A wheel was recovered, but no other remains were found.

Incident Overview and Search Operations An aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Cubelles while on a flight to Barcelona. The source states that the crash occurred in unknown circumstances. The aircraft was carrying a total of five people: one pilot and four passengers. Because the airplane failed to land at Barcelona (BCN) in the evening, search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated. Three days after the incident, a wheel was recovered from the sea. Unfortunately, no trace of the five occupants was found during the search efforts. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the definitive cause of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

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

A small aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off Cubelles while en route to Barcelona, killing the pilot and four passengers. A wheel was recovered, but no other remains were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1956 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 22 Oct 1956 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Cubelles, Spain.