Ilyushin II-62 crash, Apr 20, 2008, Santo Domingo-Las Amé...
Ilyushin II-62 accident on April 20, 2008 near Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined....
- Date: April 20, 2008
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-62
- Location: Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The failure of the No. 2 engine is reported, but no official investigation finding was located.
A Cubana Ilyushin Il-62 flying CU201 from Santo Domingo to Havana reported an engine failure and a cabin decompression while cruising at about 25,000 feet. The crew turned back and landed safely. All 117 occupants were evacuated, and the aircraft was judged beyond economic repair after engine debris damaged the fuselage and the other engine.