Antonov AN-2 crash, Mar 14, 2002 (17 killed), Santa Clara
Antonov AN-2 accident on March 14, 2002 near Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba with 17 fatalities. Cause: Under investigation. Preliminary reports say the...
- Date: March 14, 2002
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Under investigation. Preliminary reports say the upper left wing detached in strong winds.
An Aerotaxi An-2 charter from Cienfuegos to Cayo Coco was cruising at 3,000 ft when it went into an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field near Santa Clara. All on board were killed. Preliminary reports say the upper left wing detached in strong winds; the official cause was not found in the sources checked. The death toll is given as 17 by BAAA and 16 by AP.