Fatal aircraft accident near coastline following takeoff

22 fatalities • Santiago de Cuba, Cuba • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing runway 19, resulting in the loss of all 22 people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from runway 19, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The incident occurred during the climb phase, approximately one minute after the plane had left the ground. The vessel impacted the ocean at a distance of less than one kilometer from the shoreline.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were 22 fatalities recorded among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the flight.

Findings

Following the loss of control during the initial ascent, the aircraft struck the water near the coast. The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control during the climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-03-27 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Santiago de Cuba, Cuba?

An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing runway 19, resulting in the loss of all 22 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-03-27 Ilyushin II-14 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 22 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-03-27 involved a Ilyushin II-14, registration CU-T819, operated by Cubana de Aviación, at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb following takeoff.

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