Convair CV-440 Metropolitan crash, Nov 29, 1966, Harrisbu...
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident on November 29, 1966 near Harrisburg Pennsylvania, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Heater installation by...
- Date: November 29, 1966
- Aircraft: Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
- Location: Harrisburg Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Heater installation by ground technicians and improper emergency procedures by the pilot in command.
During the takeoff roll on runway 26 at Harrisburg, the electrical system failed. The crew aborted the takeoff and braked, but the reverse thrust system did not work, so the Convair overran the runway end, and its nose gear collapsed against an approach light tower. All 16 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.