# Convair 340/440

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422801
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 340/440
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 46
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-440

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 (4)

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 DCA74AZ018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA74AZ018), Mar 13, 1974: Convair 340 (N4819C), Bishop, CA, destroyed, 36 fatal
- [NTSB DCA72AZ012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA72AZ012), Jun 29, 1972: Convair 580 (N90858), Appleton, WI, destroyed, 13 fatal
- [NTSB NYC72AN028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN028), Aug 20, 1971: Convair 580 (N5844), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA67A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA67A0005), Mar 5, 1967: Convair 340 (N73130), Marseilles, OH, destroyed, 38 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 19740313006889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740313006889A), Mar 13, 1974: Cvac 340CVAC (N4819C), Bishop, CA, Destroyed, 31 fatal. Safe distc frm hazardous trrn not maintained drgnite visual flt conds. Hit mtn 6100FT lvl.

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