2 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Guantanamo Bay (77153)

Guantánamo Bay NAS, CubaFlight

On May 22, 1954, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 77153) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Guantánamo Bay NAS, Cuba in flight. 2 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.

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An aircraft crashed into the ocean approximately 21 miles from Guantanamo Bay Naval Air Station, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft went down in the sea at a location roughly 21 miles away from the Guantanamo Bay Naval Air Station. The incident occurred over the water, and the wreckage was located in the vicinity of the base.

During the descent or flight phase leading to the impact, the aircraft struck the ocean surface. There were no survivors from the accident. The total number of fatalities recorded for this event is two, representing both members of the crew onboard at the time of the crash.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft remain undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances. No official investigation details regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released to clarify why the flight ended in the sea.