On October 24, 1968, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration DM-SAI) operated by Interflug was involved in an aviation accident near Berlin-Schönefeld, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact nature of the mechanical failure remains undetermined due to the unidentified technical issues reported during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A training flight involving a crew of three ended in a crash landing and subsequent fire at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport following technical difficulties.
What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, the flight crew encountered unexpected technical issues while airborne. These complications necessitated an immediate emergency descent to attempt a landing.
As the crew attempted to manage the situation, the aircraft type (unspecified) underwent a crash landing. Following the impact, the airframe caught fire and remained burning at the site of the accident. Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting flames, all three crew members were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The incident was triggered by unidentified technical problems occurring during the flight phase.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss (beyond repair).
Probable cause
The exact nature of the mechanical failure remains undetermined due to the unidentified technical issues reported during flight.