Convair CV-440 crashes on approach to Toledo Express Airport, Ohio, USA

11 September 2019

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On 10 September, a privately owned Convair CV-440 (N24DR) operated a cargo flight between Millington Airport (Memphis) and Toledo Express Airport (Ohio, United States). On approach at Toledo Airport, the aircraft crashed hitting several industrial units. The aircraft was completely destroyed.

Rescue services are still looking for the two pilots.

The U.S. NTSB has launched an onsite investigation.

The Convair approached Toledo from the south, crashed on the property of Bubba's Truck Repair close to the Ohio Turnpike Motorway, approx. 500m short of runway 25 setting off multiple fires.https://t.co/1lNW8YCuyx pic.twitter.com/2NGyGoeTPT
— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) September 11, 2019

CRASH: Privately-owned Convair CV-440 N24DR crashed on approach to Toledo Express Airport (KTOL) at 0238ET today, The aircraft hit several industrial units & was destroyed. Extent of injuries not yet known. It was carrying cargo from Millington Airport. https://t.co/JPPBQrhhvw pic.twitter.com/aLVvGldUSE
— Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) September 11, 2019

The NTSB is investigating the crash Wednesday of a Convair 440 in Toledo, Ohio.
— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) September 11, 2019

Convair CV-440 crashes on approach to Toledo Express Airport, Ohio, USA

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