Convair CV-240 crash, Oct 14, 1953 (44 killed), Frankfurt...
Convair CV-240 accident on October 14, 1953 near Frankfurt-Main Hesse, Germany with 44 fatalities. Cause: Heavy lead deposit on the spark plugs...
- Date: October 14, 1953
- Aircraft: Convair CV-240
- Location: Frankfurt-Main Hesse, Germany
- Fatalities: 44
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Heavy lead deposit on the spark plugs (possible cause)
A Sabena Convair CV-240 flying from Salzburg to Brussels lost power on both engines shortly after taking off from Frankfurt Airport on 14 October 1953. It stalled and crashed in flames near Kelsterbach, and all 44 occupants were killed.