Douglas DC-8 crash, Oct 6, 1976 (73 killed), Bridgetown-G...
Douglas DC-8 accident on October 6, 1976 near Bridgetown-Grantley Adams, Barbados with 73 fatalities.
- Date: October 6, 1976
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Bridgetown-Grantley Adams, Barbados
- Fatalities: 73
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Cubana DC-8 bound for Havana via Kingston exploded in flight shortly after departing Bridgetown and crashed into the sea about 8 km offshore. All 73 people on board were killed, including members of the Cuban national fencing team.