Nueva Gerona – Havana

On May 14, 1973 at 04:03 PM, Nueva Gerona – Havana experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-24, operated by Cubana de Aviación, with the event recorded near Havana-José Martí (Rancho Boyeros) La Habana.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

21 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 18 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 14.3%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 17, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Havana-José Martí-Rancho Boyeros Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane struck the ground and crashed few km short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed, three passengers were killed and 18 other occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration CU-T876, MSN 67302403, year of manufacture 1966.