The Ghosts of Havana: A Cautionary Tale for Aviation Safety The downing of two civilian planes by Cuban authorities on February 24, 1996, remains one of the most egregious examples of state sponsored aviation aggression in modern history.
This incident has far reaching implications for international relations and air safety.
A Cold War Legacy The incident occurred when two Brothers to the Rescue planes, piloted by Cuban American exiles, were shot down over international waters.