Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Pinar del Río: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pinar del Río - Pinar del Río
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a local crop spraying mission, carrying three passengers and a crew of two. Shortly after takeoff from Pinar del Río-La Coloma Airport, while climbing in a limited visibility due to fog conditions, the single engine aircraft struck a water tower and crashed. All five occupants were killed.