Aero Caribbean Flight 883 was a domestic passenger flight in Cuba that tragically ended when the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft crashed near Guasimal, a small area in the Sancti Spíritus province. The flight, operating on November 4th, was en route from Santiago de Cuba to Havana, carrying 61 passengers and 7 crew members. The flight lost contact with air traffic control under ambiguous circumstances roughly 20 minutes before its scheduled landing. Initial eyewitness accounts suggested that the aircraft was seen in flames emitting smoke before crashing in heavy, mountainous terrain, which complicated rescue efforts. The aftermath resulted in the discovery of the wreckage, which confirmed that all individuals on board were killed in the incident. The swift response included local authorities and emergency teams who arrived at the site to begin search and recovery operations. The circumstances surrounding the crash raised numerous questions regarding flight safety protocols in Cuba and the mechanical state of aging aircraft in service. This crash resonated nationally, prompting discussions on air travel safety.