Aircraft shot down during military exercise near Jaruco

5 fatalities • Jaruco, Cuba • Flight

An aircraft was accidentally destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during a joint training operation with the Cuban Army.

What happened

During a coordinated training mission involving the Cuban Army, an unidentified aircraft was struck by an S-75 Dvina surface-to-air missile. The impact caused the plane to lose stability and enter an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a field located in the vicinity of Jaruco.

All five crew members on board perished in the accident. There were no survivors from the flight.

Findings

Investigations concluded that the destruction of the aircraft was the result of an error by ground forces, as the plane was mistakenly shot down by Cuban military units during the course of their combat exercises.

Probable cause

The aircraft was accidentally targeted and destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-06-19 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Jaruco, Cuba?

An aircraft was accidentally destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during a joint training operation with the Cuban Army.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-06-19 Ilyushin II-14 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-06-19 involved a Ilyushin II-14, registration CU-T824, operated by Cubana de Aviación, at Jaruco, Cuba.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was accidentally targeted and destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise.

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