1 fatality

Aircraft stall and crash during initial climb

Camagüey, CubaTakeoff (climb)

On August 2, 1959, a Douglas A-26 Invader operated by Cuban Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Ejército de Cuba (1952-1961) was involved in an aviation accident near Camagüey, Cuba during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the initial climb phase. 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 stalled and caught fire on the runway immediately following takeoff, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift while performing its initial climb. Shortly after the rotation phase, the plane entered a stall and descended onto the runway, where it impacted the ground and burst into flames.

There were three people on board at the time of the accident. The pilot was killed in the crash, while the remaining two occupants sustained injuries during the impact.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered an engine failure shortly after liftoff. This mechanical malfunction led to a loss of control during the climb, ultimately causing the aircraft to stall and crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the initial climb phase.