Convair CV-990 crash, Apr 12, 1973 (11 killed), Moffett A...
Convair CV-990 accident on April 12, 1973 near Moffett AFB California, United States with 11 fatalities.
- Date: April 12, 1973
- Aircraft: Convair CV-990
- Location: Moffett AFB California, United States
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A NASA Convair CV-990 on approach to Moffett Field collided with a Navy P-3 Orion when its nose gear struck the Orion's tail. The Convair crashed on a golf course and all 11 people aboard were killed. Air traffic control clearances are generally blamed for the collision.