Emergency landing near Cienfuegos following engine failures

No fatalities • Cienfuegos, Cuba • Flight

An aircraft experienced multiple engine failures during flight, leading to a crash landing in a field near Cienfuegos that resulted in two fatalities.

What happened

During a flight near Cienfuegos, the crew of an unidentified aircraft encountered a simultaneous failure of multiple engines. This mechanical malfunction necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an attempt to land the plane safely.

As the aircraft lost power, it transitioned into a crash landing within a nearby field. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. While the majority of those on board survived the incident, the impact resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The remaining 89 occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any physical harm.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was a multiple engine failure occurring while the aircraft was in flight.

Probable cause

The loss of power across multiple engines during flight led to an uncontrollable descent and subsequent crash landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-07-10 Ilyushin II-18 accident near Cienfuegos, Cuba?

An aircraft experienced multiple engine failures during flight, leading to a crash landing in a field near Cienfuegos that resulted in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-07-10 Ilyushin II-18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-07-10 involved a Ilyushin II-18, registration CU-T830, operated by Cubana de Aviación, at Cienfuegos, Cuba.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power across multiple engines during flight led to an uncontrollable descent and subsequent crash landing.

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