Continued: Named the number of dead in plane crash in Cuba
According to preliminary data, as a result of the crash of a Cuban airline Aerogaviota has died, according to news portal CiberCuba with reference to the representatives of the carrier.
The plane crashed on Saturday, April 29, near Las Terrazas in the province of Pinar del Rio. According to a relative of one of the crew members, this happened in remote areas, in the area of Las Lomas de San Cristobal.
The duty of the Consul of the Russian Embassy in Cuba Evgeny Suldin has told RIA Novosti that the Embassy checks the information, could the Russians be on Board the crashed plane. “Are in contact with the airway, while data on citizens of Russia”, — he said.
Earlier it was reported that in Cuba disappeared from radar screens a passenger plane An-26, carrying out domestic flight from Baracoa airport to the East of the country. On Board could be up to 39 people.
Aerogaviota company was established in 1994. It performs local, regional, Charter and private flights.