No fatalities

1980-07-23: Convair CV-240 (HI-899) — Private Dominican Republic — Florida, United States of America

Florida, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 23, 1980, a Convair CV-240 (registration HI-899) operated by Private Dominican Republic was involved in an aviation accident near Florida, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while participating in an illegal flight operation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781223725Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Florida under circumstances involving an illegal flight operation.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred within the state of Florida involving an aircraft that crashed while engaged in an unauthorized flight. The specific details regarding the exact location and the precise sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined due to the nature of the operation.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being operated in violation of flight regulations. While the crash has been confirmed, the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact are currently categorized as unknown. No specific information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries has been released at this time.

Findings

The primary factor identified in the preliminary reports is that the flight was being conducted as an illegal flight operation. Further investigation is required to determine the exact cause of the loss of control or the reason for the crash during this unauthorized mission.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed while participating in an illegal flight operation.