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CU-T603
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1955 Vickers Viscount 755D C/N 91Discuss this aircraft in forum |
| Manufacturer: | Vickers |
| Model: | Viscount 755D Search all Vickers Viscount 755D |
| Year built: | 1955 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 91 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 53 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Turbo-prop |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Rolls-Royce Dart 510 |
| Also Registered As: | G-AOCA De-registered Delivery: 1955-05-17 Cancel: 1956-01-04 |
| Registration Number: | CU-T603 |
| Owner: | Cubana |
| Address: | , Cuba |
| Admin, 2011-04-27 04:52:55 | |
| Hi-jacked by pro Castro rebels during a flight from Miami, USA to Varadero, Northern Cuba on November 1st 1958. The aircraft ran out of fuel on approach to Preston and crashed into the sea at Nipe Bay, Cuba. All 4 crew and 13 of 16 passengers were killed. This was the first recorded hi-jack resulting in the death of passengers and crew. | |