Convair CV-340 crash, Mar 21, 1978, Elma Iowa
Convair CV-340 accident on March 21, 1978 near Elma Iowa, United States with no fatalities. Cause: In-flight engine failure caused by master rod and...
- Date: March 21, 1978
- Aircraft: Convair CV-340
- Location: Elma Iowa, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: In-flight engine failure caused by master rod and connecting rod failure.
Convair CV-340 N4807C lost its right engine to fire in flight between St. Louis and Minneapolis. The engine later separated, and the crew made an emergency descent and forced landing off airport near Elma, Iowa. All four occupants escaped and the aircraft was written off.