# Convair 240-53

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 242264A
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-53
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 42
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-53

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA093), Jun 30, 1997: Convair 240-53 (N344MM), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's improper emergency procedure after the powewr loss, and the overloading of the airplane, resulting in an inability to maintain altitude…

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19970630025929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970630025929A), Jun 30, 1997: Cvac 24053 (N344MM), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Lost left engine on initial climbout. Feathered. Failed use wet power on good. Eng. Crashed on beach. Over gross wt (-23) aircraft departed runway 08 sju lmm…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [General Dynamics 240-53](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-240-53): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3790240

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