Status:	Final
Date:	12 MAY 1978
Time:	15:30
Type:	Convair CV-440-86
Operator:	Argosy Airlines
Registration:	N9302
C/n / msn:	416
First flight:	1957
Crew:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Airplane damage:	Written off
Airplane fate:	Written off (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
Destination airport:	Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL/KFLL), United States of America

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

Events:

Sources:
» NTSB