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Cubana de Aviación Flight 9046 crashes into a residential area of Havana shortly after takeoff from José Martí International Airport, killing 150.

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Cubana de Aviación Flight 9046

1989 aviation accident

Cubana de Aviación Flight 9046 was a chartered Ilyushin Il-62M airliner operated by Cubana, which crashed on 3 September 1989, shortly after takeoff from José Martí International Airport.
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Havana

Capital and largest city of Cuba

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. It is the most populous city, the largest by area, and the second largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region. The population in 2021…
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José Martí International Airport

Cuban airport serving Havana located in Boyeros

José Martí International Airport, sometimes known by its former name Rancho Boyeros Airport, is an international airport located in the municipality of Boyeros, 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of the centre of Havana, Cuba, and is a hub for Cubana de Aviación and Aerogaviota,…
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September 3

Day of the year

September 3 is the 246th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 119 days remain until the end of the year.
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