Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 February 1980
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-0
Owner/operator: William J Evans
Registration Number: N8330C
Location: Port-au-Prince –
ÿ Haiti
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Left engine and wingLeft engine and wing
Category: Accident
A Convair aircraft experienced a significant emergency landing following takeoff from Port-au-Prince, resulting in the loss of both engines and a wing. The aircraft carried marijuana, and three occupants were unaccounted for upon arrival. The aircraft sustained fire.A Convair aircraft experienced a significant emergency landing following takeoff from Port-au-Prince, resulting in the loss of both engines and a wing. The aircraft carried marijuana, and three occupants were unaccounted for upon arrival. The aircraft sustained fire.
Description
About 45 minutes after takeoff from Port-au-Prince the Convair tried to return due to engine problems. An emergency landing was made with the left engine and wing on fire. The three occupants had disappeared by the time rescue services arrived. The aircraft was carrying marijuana.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and fire resulting from engine problems.Engine failure and fire resulting from engine problems.Share on:
