Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 28 July 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Cubana de Aviaci¢n
Location: Miami, FL (MIA) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Cubana DC-3 aircraftCubana DC-3 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On a scheduled flight to Havana, Cuba, the captain of a Cubana DC-3 pistoled himself, covering the cockpit and two crewmen, and subsequently diverted to Miami requesting political asylum.On a scheduled flight to Havana, Cuba, the captain of a Cubana DC-3 pistoled himself, covering the cockpit and two crewmen, and subsequently diverted to Miami requesting political asylum.
Description
The captain of the Cubana DC-3 pulled out a pistol as he approached Camagey during a scheduled flight which was to terminate in Havana. He covered the guard and two other crewmen. Two passengers joined in and ordered the copilot out of the cockpit. The captain diverted to Miami where he requested political asylum.
Primary Cause
Self-inflicted shooting during a flight.Self-inflicted shooting during a flight.Share on:
