What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Havana-Jose Marti-Rancho Boyeros Airport, the aircraft began a right-hand turn while climbing. During this maneuver, the plane reached a right bank angle of 30 degrees before transitioning into a dive. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and caused 38 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
Investigators were unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident, though two primary theories were considered. One possibility involves the failure of the artificial horizon leading to a loss of control. Additionally, investigators noted that shifting cargo during the right turn could have altered the center of gravity, rendering the aircraft unmanageable.