4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash at Havana-Ciudad Libertad Airport

Havana, CubaTakeoff (climb)

On February 25, 1960, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Cuban Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Ejército de Cuba (1952-1961) was involved in an aviation accident near Havana, Cuba during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during its climb immediately after departing Havana-Ciudad Libertad Airport. 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 into a hangar shortly after takeoff from Havana-Ciudad Libertad Airport, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Havana-Ciudad Libertad Airport, an unidentified aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane descended into a nearby structure, impacting a hangar and subsequently erupting in flames.

As a result of the impact and the resulting fire, there were four fatalities recorded. The victims included all three crew members on board the aircraft as well as one individual who was present inside the hangar at the time of the collision.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the loss of control has been officially documented in the provided report, though the sequence of events indicates the accident occurred during the transition from takeoff to climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during its climb immediately after departing Havana-Ciudad Libertad Airport.