3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during training flight near Varadero Airport (CU-T822)

Varadero, CubaFlight

On May 13, 1980, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration CU-T822) operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Varadero, Cuba in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the flight phase at 5,000 feet altitude. 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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A training flight departing from Varadero Airport ended in a fatal crash into the sea, resulting in the loss of all three people on board.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission originating from Varadero Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. While maintaining an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet, the plane became unstable and descended into the ocean. The impact occurred roughly 500 meters away from the coastline.

There were three fatalities recorded following the accident, as all members of the crew perished in the crash. No survivors were reported from the scene.

Findings

The investigation indicates that the aircraft went out of control while operating at 5,000 feet, leading to the subsequent impact with the water.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control during the flight phase at 5,000 feet altitude.