This was a scheduled cargo flight from Memphis to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport conducted by Air Tahoma to freight parcels for courier firm DHL Aviation. On 8/13/2004, the flight crashed during approach to landing 1.6 km short of the runway. The Convair 580, a twin engine turboprop, was destroyed upon impact. The first officer was killed and the captain received minor injuries.
Historical, Vehicle Accidents
Links: en.wikipedia.org, asn.flightsafety.org, www.planecrashinfo.com, www.baaa-acro.com
By: Fab