Convair CV-240 crash, Apr 9, 1977, Hyannis-Barnstable Mas...
Convair CV-240 accident on April 9, 1977 near Hyannis-Barnstable Massachusetts, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: April 9, 1977
- Aircraft: Convair CV-240
- Location: Hyannis-Barnstable Massachusetts, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
After departing Hyannis Barnstable on a local private flight, the right engine of this Convair failed at about 500 feet. The captain tried an emergency landing on a beach to avoid populated areas, but the airplane struck large boulders and crashed. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.