Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 April 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A
Owner/operator: Cubana de Aviaci¢n
Registration Number: CU-T172
Location: Santiago Airport (SCU) –
ÿ Cuba
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: B-26B Invader bombersB-26B Invader bombers
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 17, 1961, eight CIA-supplied Douglas B-26B Invader bombers were targeted by Cuban forces at Santiago Airport, Cuba. The aircraft were deployed to intercept and disrupt the Bay of Pigs invasion preparations.On July 17, 1961, eight CIA-supplied Douglas B-26B Invader bombers were targeted by Cuban forces at Santiago Airport, Cuba. The aircraft were deployed to intercept and disrupt the Bay of Pigs invasion preparations.
Description
Eight CIA-supplied Douglas B-26B Invader bombers attacked the airport of Santiago in Cuba just prior to the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Primary Cause
Intelligence assessments suggested a potential threat to the Bay of Pigs operation, leading to the targeted attack.Intelligence assessments suggested a potential threat to the Bay of Pigs operation, leading to the targeted attack.Share on:
