# Convair 240-8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422618
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-8
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 42
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 210 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-8

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)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

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 MIA78FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA121), Sep 4, 1978: Convair 240 (N7177B), Clewiston, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal

## 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 19780904044629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780904044629A), Sep 4, 1978: Cvac 240/ (N7177B), Clewiston, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was not type rated in convair 240.ELT was not found.

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