Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 April 2008
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-62M
Owner/operator: Cubana de Aviaci¢n
Registration Number: CU-T1283
Location: Santo Domingo-Las Amricas International Airport (SDQ) –
ÿ Dominican Republic
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 117
Component Affected: Second EngineSecond Engine
Category: Accident
Cubana Flight 201 experienced a significant incident upon takeoff from Santo Domingo, Cuba. The second engine failed catastrophically at 45 nautical miles altitude, resulting in a fire and decompression. Fuel line damage and debris penetration compromised the fuselage, leading to a return to Santo Domingo and an emergency descent. The captain initiated a safe landing.Cubana Flight 201 experienced a significant incident upon takeoff from Santo Domingo, Cuba. The second engine failed catastrophically at 45 nautical miles altitude, resulting in a fire and decompression. Fuel line damage and debris penetration compromised the fuselage, leading to a return to Santo Domingo and an emergency descent. The captain initiated a safe landing.
Description
Cubana Flight 201 took off from Santo Domingo (SDQ) on a regular service to Havana (HAV). At 45 nm from SDQ and at an altitude of 25000 feet the no. 2 engine suffered an uncontained failure. Fuel lines to engine no. 1 were compromised and a fire erupted. Also, debris had penetrated the fuselage, causing a decompression. Both engines were shut down and the captain decided to return to Santo Domingo. An emergency descent was carried out, followed by a safe emergency landing.
Primary Cause
Uncontained engine failure of the second engine.Uncontained engine failure of the second engine.Share on:
