Crash of a Convair CV-240 in Kendall-Tamiami: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 29, 1978 at 1122 LT
Registration:
LV-MMR
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kendall - Kendall
MSN:
214
YOM:
1951
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
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.
- Simulated conditions,
- Dual student lost control on simulated engine out emergency,
- Pilot-in-command not type rated in aircraft.
Final Report:
