Convair CV-990 crash, Aug 8, 1970, Acapulco Guerrero
Convair CV-990 accident on August 8, 1970 near Acapulco Guerrero, Mexico with no fatalities.
- Date: August 8, 1970
- Aircraft: Convair CV-990
- Location: Acapulco Guerrero, Mexico
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Modern Air Transport Convair 990 on a positioning flight from New York struck approach lights during a night approach to Acapulco and crashed short of the runway. All eight crew members survived, and the aircraft was destroyed by post crash fire.