A crop duster aircraft experienced a crash early Saturday morning in the northern keys of Ciego de Ávila. According to a government-aligned source, Liudanis Alarcón Alarcón, the pilot is reportedly unharmed after executing an emergency landing in shallow waters.
Alarcón Alarcón attributed the incident to an engine failure while the plane was operating above the Hotel Colonial. Back in June 2024, a PZL M-18 aircraft, often referred to as a "camel" or agricultural plane, crashed near the town of Peralejo in the La Sierpe municipality of Sancti Spíritus province. The aircraft was conducting a routine pesticide application over rice fields at the time of the accident.
Additionally, in April of the previous year, a Cuban Armed Forces (FAR) helicopter crashed in Santiago de Cuba. Preliminary reports indicated no survivors in the tragic event. The MI-17 helicopter, identified as number H-115, fell from approximately ten meters high. This military aircraft was reportedly supporting a visit by General Raúl Castro, who was in Santiago de Cuba alongside Miguel Díaz-Canel and other Cuban political leaders for a ceremony honoring the interment of Third Eastern Front combatants' remains.
Key Details on Recent Aviation Incidents in Cuba
What caused the crop duster to crash in Ciego de Ávila?
The crash was attributed to an engine failure while the plane was operating over the Hotel Colonial.
Were there any survivors in the recent helicopter crash in Santiago de Cuba?
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no survivors from the helicopter crash.
What type of aircraft was involved in the 2024 crash in Sancti Spíritus?
The aircraft involved was a PZL M-18, commonly known as a "camel" or agricultural plane.