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Emergency Landing Near Cienfuegos Results in Fatalities (CU-T830)

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On July 10, 1966, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CU-T830) operated by Cubana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Cienfuegos, Cuba in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Multiple engine failure in 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A multiple engine failure forced an emergency landing near Cienfuegos, resulting in a crash in a field. Two passengers died, two were injured, and 89 others escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Outcome During flight, the aircraft experienced a multiple engine failure, which compelled the crew to attempt an emergency landing in the vicinity of Cienfuegos. The aircraft ultimately crash-landed in a field and came to a complete stop. The incident resulted in two passenger fatalities and two additional injuries. The remaining 89 occupants escaped the accident without sustaining injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as a multiple engine failure in flight.

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