Crash of a Convair CV-240-53 in Nuevo Laredo

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Linea Aérea Mexicana de Carga
Registration:
XA-SOZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
53-12
YOM:
1954
Location:
Nuevo Laredo
Tamaulipas
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident upon landing at Nuevo Laredo-Quetzalcóatl Airport. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Convair CV-240 in Boise

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1993 at 1317 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Renoun Aviation
Registration:
N156PA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Boise - Boise
MSN:
324
YOM:
1953
Location:
Boise
Idaho
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2128
Captain / Total hours on type:
1400.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1
Circumstances:
Left seat pilot was receiving a flight check for ATP and CV-240 type rating; right seat pilot was FAA OPS inspector. Following a simulated single-engine approach the airplane landed wheels up. Left seat pilot had received a total of 1.4 hrs left seat training in CV-240 prior to this flight; log book not endorsed.
Probable cause:
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate upgrade training by the company.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-240D in Akron

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1991 at 1434 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
N450GA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Akron - Columbus
MSN:
52-83
YOM:
1954
Location:
Akron-Canton
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
18528
Circumstances:
Shortly after departure the airplane was seen climbing to an altitude of about 200 feet agl. Witnesses saw smoke coming from one of the engines and heard a 'popping noise.' The pilot executed a forced landing in a field. The airplane struck electrical wires and fence then burst into flames. The airplane had refueled just prior to take off, and the fuel receipt showed that 300 gallons of jet (A) fuel was put into the tanks. The normal fuel used in the airplane was 100LL.
Probable cause:
The use of an improper grade of fuel, which was approved by the captain and resulted in a loss of engine power during climbout and an in flight collision with terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-240-23 off Puerto Rico: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
HI-376CT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Juan - Santo Domingo
MSN:
177
YOM:
1950
Location:
Puerto Rico
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a cargo flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo, the aircraft suffered a structural failure and crashed in the sea off Puerto Rico. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
It is understood that modifications were performed to the main cargo door and that the aircraft suffered a sudden decompression after the door failed in flight because modifications were not completed according to procedures.

Crash of a Convair CV-240 in Mérida: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
XA-HUL
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
229
YOM:
1952
Location:
Mérida
Yucatán
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Mérida-Rejon Airport. A passenger was killed while all 19 other occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Convair CV-240-6 near Okeechobee

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1980 at 0200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
ZP-CDO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
62
YOM:
1949
Location:
Okeechobee
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew attempted to land by night on a cow pasture with portable lights at each end near Okeechobee. The airplane struck trees and crashed. Both occupants were no recovered and injuries presumed. It is believed this was an illegal contraband flight from Central or South America.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees and subsequent crash after the crew selected an unsuitable terrain. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The crew misjudged distance and speed,
- Failed to initiate a go-around.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-240-62 in Florida

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
HI-899
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
236
YOM:
1952
Location:
Florida
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Florida while engaged in an illegal flight.

Crash of a Convair CV-240-0 in Port Orange: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1980 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Charles Clay
Registration:
N300GR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Port Orange - Santo Domingo
MSN:
115
YOM:
1948
Location:
Port Orange-Spruce Creek
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total flying hours:
7300
Captain / Total hours on type:
25.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Port Orange-Spruce Creek Airport, the right engine caught fire and exploded. The crew failed to abort the takeoff and continued. During initial climb, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft descended, crashed in a field and burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground during initial climb after the crew attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command failed to abort takeoff,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Fire in engine,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- The crew was aware that oil lines were 15 years old,
- The aircraft was approximately 7,353 lbs over gross weight for takeoff conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-240-0 off Haïti: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
William J. Evans
Registration:
N8330C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
109
YOM:
1948
Location:
Haiti
All Haiti
Country:
Haiti
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Port-au-Prince Airport on an illegal flight to the US. About 45 minutes after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency and reported a fire on the right engine and right wing. He was cleared to return to Port-au-Prince when the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few km offshore. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Convair CV-240 in Kendall-Tamiami: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1978 at 1122 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Juan Maria Cuadros
Registration:
LV-MMR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kendall - Kendall
MSN:
214
YOM:
1951
Location:
Miami-Executive (Kendall-Tamiami)
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6500
Captain / Total hours on type:
1249.00
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training mission at Kendall-Tamiami Airport. During the takeoff roll, at V2 speed, the instructor simulated an engine failure. Improper operation of flight controls on part of the pilot-in-command caused the aircraft to touch down left of runway and to crash in flames in a drainage ditch located 1,000 feet further. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire, a pilot was killed and the second occupant was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground due to inadequate supervision of flight and improper operation of flight controls on part of the student pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Simulated conditions,
- Dual student lost control on simulated engine out emergency,
- Pilot-in-command not type rated in aircraft.
Final Report:
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