Convair CV-340 crash, Mar 16, 1954, Midland Texas

Convair CV-340 accident on March 16, 1954 near Midland Texas, United States with no fatalities.

Continental Airlines Flight 46, a Convair CV-340 (N90853), belly landed in a field near Midland, Texas, after takeoff on 16 March 1954. The loss of control was attributed to improper maintenance. All 11 passengers and crew survived, and the aircraft was written off.

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