Convair 440

FAA incident reports · 70

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Accident 20190911012859AConvair 440 · Monclova, OHAircraft was enroute from nqa to tol. Aircraft was cleared to descend from 7000' to 3000' wx CLR10. Aircraft reported airport insight and was descended to 2400' and cleared for the visual approach. Aircraft was observed descending and slowing on base to…Sep 11, 2019 · N24DR · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20051213033019ICvac 440 · Vero Beach, FL(-23) During a flight from opa locka, FL to cincinnati, OH, while in the vicinity of Vero Beach, FL, the flight crew of N41527, a CV-440 operated by miami air lease, noticed oil pressure and oil temperature problems with the right engine, followed by…Dec 13, 2005 · N41527 · Minor damageIncident 20050922030889ICvac 440 · Kenosha, WI(-23) On 09-22-05 at approx. 0122 local N181FL on flight from enw to mke departing on rwy 24R. At about 400' of rwy the load (cargo) shifted and aircraft settled gently on tail (tail post mount).Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damageAccident 20041204031319ACvac 440 · Mc Allen, TX(-23) Block 17, aero product A6411 FN-606/606A. On a maintenence flight to check out the propeller on the left engine, the left engine was shut down and restarted. On restart, the left prop would not stabilizer, so it was shut down again. An ILS approach was…Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damageAccident 20040712018299ACvac 440 · Beef Island, VI(-23) On July 12, 2004 at 7:49 am, san juan FSDO was notified by atlanta regional center that dodita air cargo aircraft registration no. N4826C, reported engine fire during flight with ditching action 29 miles s.w. of Beef Island, bvi (international). NTSB…Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20031226034199ICvac 440 · Pittsburgh, PA(-23) On December 26, 2003, air tahoma flight #484 a convair 440 (CV-580) ws enroute from cincinnati (cvg) to Pittsburgh (pit) when the number two engine low oil pressure light illuminated with an associated drop in reduction gearbox oil pressure from…Dec 26, 2003 · N582PIncident 20020515012389ICvac 440 · Shreveport, LA(-23) While enroute from laredo, Texas, to louisville, Kentucky, on 05-15-02 (operator eastern time date was 05/16/02), the left engine started backfiring with some loss of power. Power was reduced to that engine and checklist procedures were followed to…May 15, 2002 · N41527 · Minor damageIncident 20000617019899ICvac 440 · Palm Springs, CA(-23) On June 17, 2000, a convair 440, departed Palm Springs airport, Palm Springs, California enroute to ontario, California. The pilot reported that the oil level on the right engine that was indicating 28 quarts was being used at a higher rate than is…Jun 17, 2000 · N24DRIncident 20000526019889ICvac 440 · Palm Springs, CA(-23) On may 26, 2000, a convair 440, N24DR, departed el paso, Texas on an IFR flight plan under VFR conditions enroute to ontario, California. During the flight the right engine experienced loss of manifold pressure, with fuel pressure indications normal.…May 26, 2000 · N24DRIncident 19991125042469ICvac 440 · Greensboro, NC(-23)Hydraulic system leaked out on descent to gso, performed checklist procedures, turned by-pass switch to save whatever fluid was left. The PIC declared an emergency to gso tower, free fall gear, landed on runway, used air brakes which caused to blow all…Nov 25, 1999 · N583PIncident 19960123001979ICvac 440 · Pontiac, MINarrative: 1. False fire warning light in zone 2 caused by chafing. M or d submitted. 2. Aircraft landed on slush covered runway 9R, slid off and hit a set of VASI lights. [privacy data omitted] This resulted in damaged propeller, engine damage and sheetmetal…Jan 23, 1996 · N171FL · Minor damageAccident 19950627014749ACvac 440 · La Romana, DRExploded in midair. (-19) on June 27, 1995, about 0950 atlantic standard time, N356SA, a convair CV-440, operated by salair airlines of spokane, Washington, crashed in the vicinity of La Romana, dominican republic, while on an 14 CFR 121 international,…Jun 27, 1995 · N356SA · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19940926037859ICvac 440 · Salt Lake City, UTLeft engine lost oil pressure and quantity. Shutdown. Returned. Recent install oil cooler thermostat. Improper o rinSep 26, 1994 · N73166Accident 19930609017679ACvac 440 · Greenville, TXFire light left engine. Feathered. Lost electronics. Lost hydraulics,veered into ditch landing. Right ac buss failedJun 9, 1993 · N580HH · Substantial damageIncident 19910717035339ICvac 440 · Houston, TXSmoke in cockpit after takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Left engine had been overserviced with oil.Jul 17, 1991 · N57RDIncident 19900313013619ICvac 440 · Reno, NVNR1 oil temperature problems after departure. Returned. Oil cooler door activator Cannon plug was loose.Mar 13, 1990 · N357SAIncident 19900224008309ICvac Stcapjc · Syracuse, NYLost landing gear hydraulic pressure while taxiing to runway. Pump had a seal leak.Feb 24, 1990 · N5812Incident 19900112007139ICvac 440 · Portland, ORLoss of oil pressure and power. Shut engine down. Returned to Portland. Replaced engine.Jan 12, 1990 · N356SAIncident 19891222061539ICvac 440 · Johnstown, PABackfire on NR1 engine inflight. Shut engine down. Emergency landing. NR15 cylinder damaged.Dec 22, 1989 · N323CF · Minor damageIncident 19891116060939ICvac Stcapjc · Atlantic City, NJStruck the tailcone of a parked aircraft while taxiing to gate.Nov 16, 1989 · N5812 · Minor damageIncident 19891011061199ICvac Stcapjc · Burbank, CAFluid leaking from left engine while taxiing to ramp. Shaft on the engine scavenge oil pump had sheared.Oct 11, 1989 · N968NIncident 19890906053919ICvac 440 · San Antonio, TXBoth engines backfired after takeoff. Returned. Found ADI fluid was depleted.Sep 6, 1989 · N136CAIncident 19890821046949ICvac 440 · Laredo, TXRight engine failed inflight. Returned. NR2 cylinder had swallowed an exhaust valve. Excessive metal in oil system.Aug 21, 1989 · N411GAAccident 19890120001309ACvac 440 · Buena Vista, COFeathered right engine on power loss. Left engine inadvertently shut down. Glided to landing on dirt road.Jan 20, 1989 · N73160 · Substantial damageIncident 19881217068209ICvac 440 · Santa Rosalia, MexicoSevere vibration in cruise. Difficulty in controlling roll. Emergency landing. Loose trim tab in left aileron.Dec 17, 1988 · N73157Incident 19880929060049ICvac Stcapjc · Phoenix, AZLow oil light for compressor came on. Edc shut down. Started APU. After landing, smoke came from air conditioner.Sep 29, 1988 · N5812Accident 19880202070689ACvac Stcapjc · Durango, COWhiteout condition landing on snow and slush covered runway, hit snowbank on edge of runway collapse right gear.Feb 2, 1988 · N5808 · Substantial damageIncident 19870901066299ICvac 440 · St Louis, MOEngine bmep reduced on takeoff. Backefired when power reduced and was shutdown. Cam roller broke and bent a pushrodSep 1, 1987 · N323CFIncident 19870212017819ICvac 440 · Dallas, TXLanded after right engine fire. Found broken exhaust augmentor tube clamp.Feb 12, 1987 · N4826C · Minor damageIncident 19870204004809ICvac Stcapjc · Charleston, WVDown and locked lights failed to illuminate with gear extension. Safe landing made. Gear handle to be replaced.Feb 4, 1987 · N7743UIncident 19870122003459ICvac Stcapjc · Charleston, WVThe gear down lights failed to illuminate. Handle recycled and lights operated. Switch actuating rod sticking.Jan 22, 1987 · N7743UIncident 19860220014009ICvac 440 · Ypsilanti, MILanded after ILS approach. Visibility reported below minimums for approach.Feb 20, 1986 · N94CFIncident 19851223070999ICvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MIExperienced overspeed on final approach. Shutdown NR1 engine. Cause for overspeed undetermined.Dec 23, 1985 · N4822CIncident 19850916050799ICvac 440 · Rochester, NYSmoke and fire at cowl flaps on number 2 engine. Returned with engine shutdown. Pushrod housing gasket leaking oil.Sep 16, 1985 · N47099Incident 19841004061869ICvac 440 · Raleigh, NCShut down engine with low fuel pressure light on. Prop came out of feather on base leg. Uneventful landing.Oct 4, 1984 · N137CAIncident 19840412022159ICvac Stcapjc · Milwaukee, WISmelled smoke in cockpit. Went through checklist for electrical fire. Compass amplifier had overheated.Apr 12, 1984 · N5811 · Minor damageIncident 19840321012579ICvac Stcapjc · Allentown, PAObserved overtemp during takeoff. Right engine auto-feathered. Cause undetermined.Mar 21, 1984 · N5811Incident 19831220069559ICvac 440 · Syracuse, NYEngine shut down due to internal failure. Prop feathered. Screens had metal filings. Cause undetermined.Dec 20, 1983 · N94CFAccident 19831219064809ACvac Stcapjc · Rock Springs, WYDirectional control was lost during landing on snow covered runway. Aircraft ran off side into snowbank.Dec 19, 1983 · N73162 · Substantial damageIncident 19831212069749ICvac 440 · San Diego, CAStack fire on starting engine. Copilot called fire. Bottles used. Passengers unloaded. Wind blowing into tail pipe.Dec 12, 1983 · N44825Incident 19831003066509ICvac Stcapjc · Chicago, ILHeard aloud bang when gear was lowered. Excuted a missed approach. Landed normally. Actuator gear casting failed.Oct 3, 1983 · N7743UIncident 19830730042649ICvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MNTower reported fire from left wheel well. Pilot ordered orderly evacuation. Brake fire caused by loss of brake pad.Jul 30, 1983 · N4824C · Minor damageIncident 19830712073969ICvac 440 · Point Mugu, CAEngine fire on climbout. Engine shut down. Fire bottle used. Accessory section showed evidence of fire.Jul 12, 1983 · N827AA · Minor damageAccident 19830109001559ACvac Stcapjc · Brainerd, MNOn rollout, right propeller struck snowbank. Propeller blade came off. One blade entered cabin. Passenger killed.Jan 9, 1983 · N8444H · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 19821110065529ICvac Stcapjc · Boston, MALeft engine generator land fire warning lights on. Smoke from engine on ground. Ruptured bleed airduct heat problemNov 10, 1982 · N5835 · Minor damageIncident 19821023062169ICvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MNPilot lost outside wheel on takeoff. Continued to destination. Taxied off runway. Shut down. Towed to hangar.Oct 23, 1982 · N7743U · Minor damageIncident 19820313014709ICvac Stcapjc · Chicago, ILWingtip struck tail cone of parked airplane leaving gate. Failed to see wing walkers stop signal.Mar 13, 1982 · N5835 · Minor damageIncident 19820303009739ICvac 440 · New Iberia, LAZa on climbout, #2 engine head temperature rose. Fuel flow showed lean mixture. Replaced automatic mixture control.Mar 3, 1982 · N411GAIncident 19820119000509ICvac 440 · Victoria, TXLeft engine backfired, ran rough, shut down. Found metal in oil screen.Jan 19, 1982 · N411GAAccident 19820117070869ACvac 440 · Honolulu, HIRight engine caught fire after takeoff, feathered. Unable to maintain altitude, ditched. Reports lost in mail.Jan 17, 1982 · N21DR · Destroyed
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