American International Airways Flight 808

American International Airways Flight 808
Wreckage of the aircraft
Accident
Date18 August 1993 (1993-08-18)
SummaryStalled during steep bank due to pilot error caused by fatigue and a failed go-around attempt
Site
Aircraft

N814CK, the aircraft involved in the accident, seen in July 1993
Aircraft typeMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-61(F)
OperatorAmerican International Airways
Call signCONNIE 808
RegistrationN814CK
Flight originNaval Station Norfolk Chambers Field, Norfolk, Virginia
DestinationLeeward Point Field, Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Occupants3
Crew3
Fatalities0
Injuries3
Survivors3

American International Airways Flight 808 was a cargo flight operated by American International Airways (now Kalitta Air) that crashed on 18 August 1993, while attempting to land at Leeward Point Field at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. All three crew members on board survived with serious injuries.