# FAA incident reports: Convair 440

A list on [Convair 440](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20190911012859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190911012859A.md): Convair 440 · Monclova, OH · Sep 11, 2019 · N24DR · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Aircraft 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…
- [Incident 20051213033019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051213033019I.md): Cvac 440 · Vero Beach, FL · Dec 13, 2005 · N41527 · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20050922030889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050922030889I.md): Cvac 440 · Kenosha, WI · Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damage
  > (-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).
- [Accident 20041204031319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041204031319A.md): Cvac 440 · Mc Allen, TX · Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damage
  > (-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…
- [Accident 20040712018299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040712018299A.md): Cvac 440 · Beef Island, VI · Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20031226034199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031226034199I.md): Cvac 440 · Pittsburgh, PA · Dec 26, 2003 · N582P
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20020515012389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020515012389I.md): Cvac 440 · Shreveport, LA · May 15, 2002 · N41527 · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20000617019899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000617019899I.md): Cvac 440 · Palm Springs, CA · Jun 17, 2000 · N24DR
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20000526019889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000526019889I.md): Cvac 440 · Palm Springs, CA · May 26, 2000 · N24DR
  > (-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.…
- [Incident 19991125042469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991125042469I.md): Cvac 440 · Greensboro, NC · Nov 25, 1999 · N583P
  > (-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…
- [Incident 19960123001979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960123001979I.md): Cvac 440 · Pontiac, MI · Jan 23, 1996 · N171FL · Minor damage
  > Narrative: 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…
- [Accident 19950627014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950627014749A.md): Cvac 440 · La Romana, DR · Jun 27, 1995 · N356SA · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Exploded 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,…
- [Incident 19940926037859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940926037859I.md): Cvac 440 · Salt Lake City, UT · Sep 26, 1994 · N73166
  > Left engine lost oil pressure and quantity. Shutdown. Returned. Recent install oil cooler thermostat. Improper o rin
- [Accident 19930609017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930609017679A.md): Cvac 440 · Greenville, TX · Jun 9, 1993 · N580HH · Substantial damage
  > Fire light left engine. Feathered. Lost electronics. Lost hydraulics,veered into ditch landing. Right ac buss failed
- [Incident 19910717035339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910717035339I.md): Cvac 440 · Houston, TX · Jul 17, 1991 · N57RD
  > Smoke in cockpit after takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Left engine had been overserviced with oil.
- [Incident 19900313013619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900313013619I.md): Cvac 440 · Reno, NV · Mar 13, 1990 · N357SA
  > NR1 oil temperature problems after departure. Returned. Oil cooler door activator Cannon plug was loose.
- [Incident 19900224008309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900224008309I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Syracuse, NY · Feb 24, 1990 · N5812
  > Lost landing gear hydraulic pressure while taxiing to runway. Pump had a seal leak.
- [Incident 19900112007139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900112007139I.md): Cvac 440 · Portland, OR · Jan 12, 1990 · N356SA
  > Loss of oil pressure and power. Shut engine down. Returned to Portland. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19891222061539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891222061539I.md): Cvac 440 · Johnstown, PA · Dec 22, 1989 · N323CF · Minor damage
  > Backfire on NR1 engine inflight. Shut engine down. Emergency landing. NR15 cylinder damaged.
- [Incident 19891116060939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891116060939I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Atlantic City, NJ · Nov 16, 1989 · N5812 · Minor damage
  > Struck the tailcone of a parked aircraft while taxiing to gate.
- [Incident 19891011061199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891011061199I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Burbank, CA · Oct 11, 1989 · N968N
  > Fluid leaking from left engine while taxiing to ramp. Shaft on the engine scavenge oil pump had sheared.
- [Incident 19890906053919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890906053919I.md): Cvac 440 · San Antonio, TX · Sep 6, 1989 · N136CA
  > Both engines backfired after takeoff. Returned. Found ADI fluid was depleted.
- [Incident 19890821046949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890821046949I.md): Cvac 440 · Laredo, TX · Aug 21, 1989 · N411GA
  > Right engine failed inflight. Returned. NR2 cylinder had swallowed an exhaust valve. Excessive metal in oil system.
- [Accident 19890120001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890120001309A.md): Cvac 440 · Buena Vista, CO · Jan 20, 1989 · N73160 · Substantial damage
  > Feathered right engine on power loss. Left engine inadvertently shut down. Glided to landing on dirt road.
- [Incident 19881217068209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881217068209I.md): Cvac 440 · Santa Rosalia, Mexico · Dec 17, 1988 · N73157
  > Severe vibration in cruise. Difficulty in controlling roll. Emergency landing. Loose trim tab in left aileron.
- [Incident 19880929060049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880929060049I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Phoenix, AZ · Sep 29, 1988 · N5812
  > Low oil light for compressor came on. Edc shut down. Started APU. After landing, smoke came from air conditioner.
- [Accident 19880202070689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880202070689A.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Durango, CO · Feb 2, 1988 · N5808 · Substantial damage
  > Whiteout condition landing on snow and slush covered runway, hit snowbank on edge of runway collapse right gear.
- [Incident 19870901066299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870901066299I.md): Cvac 440 · St Louis, MO · Sep 1, 1987 · N323CF
  > Engine bmep reduced on takeoff. Backefired when power reduced and was shutdown. Cam roller broke and bent a pushrod
- [Incident 19870212017819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870212017819I.md): Cvac 440 · Dallas, TX · Feb 12, 1987 · N4826C · Minor damage
  > Landed after right engine fire. Found broken exhaust augmentor tube clamp.
- [Incident 19870204004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870204004809I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Charleston, WV · Feb 4, 1987 · N7743U
  > Down and locked lights failed to illuminate with gear extension. Safe landing made. Gear handle to be replaced.
- [Incident 19870122003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870122003459I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Charleston, WV · Jan 22, 1987 · N7743U
  > The gear down lights failed to illuminate. Handle recycled and lights operated. Switch actuating rod sticking.
- [Incident 19860220014009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220014009I.md): Cvac 440 · Ypsilanti, MI · Feb 20, 1986 · N94CF
  > Landed after ILS approach. Visibility reported below minimums for approach.
- [Incident 19851223070999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851223070999I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MI · Dec 23, 1985 · N4822C
  > Experienced overspeed on final approach. Shutdown NR1 engine. Cause for overspeed undetermined.
- [Incident 19850916050799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850916050799I.md): Cvac 440 · Rochester, NY · Sep 16, 1985 · N47099
  > Smoke and fire at cowl flaps on number 2 engine. Returned with engine shutdown. Pushrod housing gasket leaking oil.
- [Incident 19841004061869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841004061869I.md): Cvac 440 · Raleigh, NC · Oct 4, 1984 · N137CA
  > Shut down engine with low fuel pressure light on. Prop came out of feather on base leg. Uneventful landing.
- [Incident 19840412022159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840412022159I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Milwaukee, WI · Apr 12, 1984 · N5811 · Minor damage
  > Smelled smoke in cockpit. Went through checklist for electrical fire. Compass amplifier had overheated.
- [Incident 19840321012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840321012579I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Allentown, PA · Mar 21, 1984 · N5811
  > Observed overtemp during takeoff. Right engine auto-feathered. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19831220069559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831220069559I.md): Cvac 440 · Syracuse, NY · Dec 20, 1983 · N94CF
  > Engine shut down due to internal failure. Prop feathered. Screens had metal filings. Cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19831219064809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831219064809A.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Rock Springs, WY · Dec 19, 1983 · N73162 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was lost during landing on snow covered runway. Aircraft ran off side into snowbank.
- [Incident 19831212069749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831212069749I.md): Cvac 440 · San Diego, CA · Dec 12, 1983 · N44825
  > Stack fire on starting engine. Copilot called fire. Bottles used. Passengers unloaded. Wind blowing into tail pipe.
- [Incident 19831003066509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831003066509I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Chicago, IL · Oct 3, 1983 · N7743U
  > Heard aloud bang when gear was lowered. Excuted a missed approach. Landed normally. Actuator gear casting failed.
- [Incident 19830730042649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830730042649I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 30, 1983 · N4824C · Minor damage
  > Tower reported fire from left wheel well. Pilot ordered orderly evacuation. Brake fire caused by loss of brake pad.
- [Incident 19830712073969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830712073969I.md): Cvac 440 · Point Mugu, CA · Jul 12, 1983 · N827AA · Minor damage
  > Engine fire on climbout. Engine shut down. Fire bottle used. Accessory section showed evidence of fire.
- [Accident 19830109001559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830109001559A.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Brainerd, MN · Jan 9, 1983 · N8444H · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > On rollout, right propeller struck snowbank. Propeller blade came off. One blade entered cabin. Passenger killed.
- [Incident 19821110065529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821110065529I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Boston, MA · Nov 10, 1982 · N5835 · Minor damage
  > Left engine generator land fire warning lights on. Smoke from engine on ground. Ruptured bleed airduct heat problem
- [Incident 19821023062169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821023062169I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MN · Oct 23, 1982 · N7743U · Minor damage
  > Pilot lost outside wheel on takeoff. Continued to destination. Taxied off runway. Shut down. Towed to hangar.
- [Incident 19820313014709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820313014709I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Chicago, IL · Mar 13, 1982 · N5835 · Minor damage
  > Wingtip struck tail cone of parked airplane leaving gate. Failed to see wing walkers stop signal.
- [Incident 19820303009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820303009739I.md): Cvac 440 · New Iberia, LA · Mar 3, 1982 · N411GA
  > Za on climbout, #2 engine head temperature rose. Fuel flow showed lean mixture. Replaced automatic mixture control.
- [Incident 19820119000509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820119000509I.md): Cvac 440 · Victoria, TX · Jan 19, 1982 · N411GA
  > Left engine backfired, ran rough, shut down. Found metal in oil screen.
- [Accident 19820117070869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820117070869A.md): Cvac 440 · Honolulu, HI · Jan 17, 1982 · N21DR · Destroyed
  > Right engine caught fire after takeoff, feathered. Unable to maintain altitude, ditched. Reports lost in mail.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2422902')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440/incidents

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