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A spraying plane crashed on the northern keys of Ciego de Ávila on the morning of this Saturday.
the pilot is safe after making an emergency landing in shallow waters.
Alarcón explained that the causes of the accident are related to a malfunction of the engine while the small aircraft was "operating over the Colonial Hotel."
In June 2024, a PZL M-18 aircraft, commonly known as the “dromedary” or agricultural plane, crashed to the ground near the town of Peralejo, in the municipality of La Sierpe, in the province of Sancti Spíritus.
The airplane accident occurred while the aircraft was conducting routine spraying in the rice fields.
Last year, in April, a military helicopter from the Armed Forces (FAR) crashed in Santiago de Cuba.
Preliminary data indicated that there were no survivors in the incident. The MI-17 helicopter number H-115 fell from a height of about ten meters.
Allegedly, the military aircraft was supporting the visit of Army General Raúl Castro, who was in Santiago de Cuba with Miguel Díaz-Canel and other Cuban political leaders, participating in the ceremony of the burial of the remains of combatants from the Third Eastern Front.
Frequently asked questions about the plane crash in Ciego de Ávila and the situation of the infrastructure in Cuba
What happened to the fumigation plane in Ciego de Ávila?
The crop-dusting plane crashed in the northern cay area of Ciego de Ávila due to a engine failure while it was working over the Colonial Hotel. Fortunately, the pilot was able to make an emergency landing in shallow waters and is safe.
How is the Ciego de Ávila airport currently?
The Máximo Gómez Airport in Ciego de Ávila has been in ruins and unused for over 20 years. The infrastructure exhibits alarming deterioration, with collapsed ceilings and runways overgrown with weeds, with no recovery plans in sight from the Cuban government.
What is the overall situation of infrastructure in Cuba?
The infrastructure in Cuba is in a state of abandonment and deterioration. This is due to institutional neglect and erratic policies that condemn buildings to a state of ruin. Examples of this include the Máximo Gómez airport and other important structures in the country that do not receive proper maintenance.
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