Convair CV-240 crash, Sep 4, 1978 (2 killed), Clewiston F...
Convair CV-240 accident on September 4, 1978 near Clewiston Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Water in the fuel and inadequate preflight...
- Date: September 4, 1978
- Aircraft: Convair CV-240
- Location: Clewiston Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Water in the fuel and inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot in command, per the NTSB record MIA78FA121 as summarized by Aerial Visuals.
Mission Air Lift Convair CV-240 N7177B, on a ferry flight from Clewiston to St Petersburg, lost partial power from one engine during the initial climb, attempted to return, and crashed in flames near Clewiston Airport. Both crew were killed.