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Collision between a DC-8 and a Cubana Antonov AN-24B near Havana (CU-T1200)

Havana-José Martí (Rancho Boyeros), CubaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 18, 1976, a Douglas DC-8 (registration CU-T1200) operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Havana-José Martí (Rancho Boyeros), Cuba during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine DC-8 collided with a Cubana Antonov AN-24B during a local training flight near Havana. The DC-8 landed safely, while the Antonov crashed, killing its five-person crew.

Incident Overview During an uneventful flight from Montreal, a four-engine DC-8 was approaching Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport when it collided with a Cubana Antonov AN-24B. The Antonov was completing a local training flight and had a crew of five on board. The DC-8 was able to continue its approach and land without further problems. The Antonov crashed, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board. The source does not specify the registration, exact date, or operator of the DC-8, nor does it provide a probable cause for the collision. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport.

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