Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 July 1965
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-440
Owner/operator: Allegheny Airlines
Registration Number: N8415H
Location: 8 km ENE of Montoursville, PA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: The aircraft’s engine(s).The aircraft’s engine(s).
Investigating Agency: CABCAB
Category: Accident
A Convair aircraft, en route from Pittsburgh to Newark via multiple cities, experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff. The aircraft struck a ridge at an elevated altitude, resulting in the loss of both engines and the propeller. This event occurred while the aircraft was operating under normal flight conditions.A Convair aircraft, en route from Pittsburgh to Newark via multiple cities, experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff. The aircraft struck a ridge at an elevated altitude, resulting in the loss of both engines and the propeller. This event occurred while the aircraft was operating under normal flight conditions.
Description
The Convair was turning back to the airport with the no. 2 engine on fire and the prop feathered when it struck the crest of a ridge, 600 feet above runway elevation. The aircraft was on a flight from Pittsburgh to Newark via Dubois, Phillipsburg, Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre. PROBABLE CAUSE: Failure of the crew to implement proper procedures for an engine failure on take-off.
Primary Cause
Failure of the crew to implement proper procedures for an engine failure on take-off.Failure of the crew to implement proper procedures for an engine failure on take-off.Share on:
