Narrative:
One engine failed and the remaining engine suffered a partial loss of power. The Convair ditched in the Ohio River.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
powerplant - engine structure: master and connecting rods
miscellaneous acts,conditions - material failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - failure of two or more engines
FACTORS:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - aircraft came to rest in water
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 1 engine
complete power loss - complete engine failure/flameout-1 engine
accident date: 12-05-1978
type: Convair CV-440-86
registration: N9302
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Friday 12 May 1978 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Type: |  Convair CV-440-86 |
| Operator: | Argosy Airlines |
| Registration: | N9302 |
| MSN: | 416 |
| First flight: | 1957 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Shippingport, PA ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Columbus (unknown airport), OH, United States of America |
| Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL/KFLL), United States of America |
One engine failed and the remaining engine suffered a partial loss of power. The Convair ditched in the Ohio River.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
powerplant - engine structure: master and connecting rods
miscellaneous acts,conditions - material failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - failure of two or more engines
FACTORS:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - aircraft came to rest in water
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 1 engine
complete power loss - complete engine failure/flameout-1 engine
Classification:
Ditching
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 12-05-1978
type: Convair CV-440-86
registration: N9302
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