Convair CV-240 crash, May 24, 1980 (6 killed), Port Orang...
Convair CV-240 accident on May 24, 1980 near Port Orange-Spruce Creek, Florida, USA, United States with 6 fatalities.
- Date: May 24, 1980
- Aircraft: Convair CV-240
- Location: Port Orange-Spruce Creek, Florida, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
On 24 May 1980 a Convair CV-240-0 (N300GR) on a ferry flight from Port Orange to Santo Domingo had its right engine catch fire and explode during the takeoff roll at Port Orange-Spruce Creek. The crew did not abort, and during initial climb attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a field and burned out.