Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500A in Ried: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 16, 1971
Operator:
Registration:
D-IFLY
Survivors:
No
MSN:
500-1062-45
YOM:
1964
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route, the twin engine airplane suffered an explosion, dove into the ground and crashed in an open field located in Ried, some 14 km southeast of Augsburg. The airplane was totally destroyed and the pilot, sole on board was killed. The exact cause of the explosion and subsequent loss of control remains unknown.
