Dates

Event

1948

Constructed as a CV-240-0.

17 November 1948

To American Airlines with new c/r N94254.
Operated with markings: Flagship Roanoke
CONVAIR 240 115.

10 March 1958

To Dundel Corporation keeping c/r N94254.

From 15 February 1959 to 16 October 1959

Leased to Continental Air Lines.

October 1959

Leased to National Flying Farmers Association.

25 March 1960

To National Flying Farmers Association with new c/r N240FA.

4 August 1960

To H. J. Heinz Company keeping c/r N240FA.

23 August 1960

To H. J. Heinz Company with new c/r N357H.

24 June 1970

To H. J. Heinz Company with new c/r N367H.

1 July 1970

To Continental Aviation Company keeping c/r N367H.

November 1971

To Executive Leasing Services with new c/r N300BP.

23 April 1972

Photographer: Tim Martin
Notes: N300BP at Winnipeg on 23Apr72 - Originally built for American Airlines in 1948, this Convair 240 has a RH stair/door, applicable to the Type A fuselage, in an era when standardisation had not been thought of. In 1980 it took off from Daytona Beach/FL at more than 7000 lbs over gross then crashed when an engine caught fire.

3 April 1973

To Central Iowa Airlines keeping c/r N300BP.

18 April 1973

To Central Iowa Airlines Inc, Ottumwa, IA with new c/r N300GR.

3 August 1973

To Central Iowa Airlines with new c/r N300GR.

By 24 May 1980

To Charles Clay with new c/r N300GR (Convair CV-240-0, 115).

24 May 1980

Crashed.
Summary: The airframe was written off. There were three fatalities. The ferrying/positioning flight departed Daytona Beach-Spruce Creek Airport, FL, United States of America and was destined for Santo Domingo (unknown airport), Dominican Republic. The accident occurred at near Daytona Beach, FL (United States of America) while in the initial climb. Narrative: The Convair CV-240 was 7353 lb over the maximum gross weight when it departed Daytona Beach. In addition, the crew were aware of the fact that the oil lines of the plane were 15 years old...
For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

By 24 May 1980

To Charles Gray keeping c/r N300GR.

24 May 1980

Crashed.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number MIA80FA065: There were 3 fatalities. Incident occurred at 16:00 hours. The airframe was destroyed. Incident occurred at the Spruce Creek Airport, Daytona Beach, FL. The flight departed from Daytona Beach, FL, with the destination Santo Domingo. There was a fire or explosion on the ground during the takeoff run. Experienced a controlled collision with terrain during the initial climb...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

19 October 2009

Civil registration, N300GR, cancelled.