Convair CV-880 crash, May 25, 1978, Miami-Intl Florida
Convair CV-880 accident on May 25, 1978 near Miami-Intl Florida, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 25, 1978
- Aircraft: Convair CV-880
- Location: Miami-Intl Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Convair CV-880 N8815E of Groth Air was on a business flight from Miami to Sint Maarten with six people aboard. The aircraft did not rotate at Vr, the crew rejected the takeoff and braked, but the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest 285 feet further. All six occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.