Cuba: Plane crashes at José Martí International Airport May 18

Event

Cuban state-run media reported on Friday, May 18, that a Boeing 737 airplane crashed shortly after taking off from José Martí International Airport (HAV). The plane crashed at approximately 12:40 (local time). According to local reports, firefighters have deployed to the airport to extinguish a fire on the runway. No casualties have been confirmed as of 13:21. Flight disruptions are possible in the coming hours. Further details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals flying to, from, or through HAV are advised to monitor developments to the situation and confirm flight reservations.