Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Operator:

World West Aviation

Registration:

N2727B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Van Nuys – Helendale

MSN:

560-227

YOM:

1955

Location:

Helendale

California

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Region:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

400

Captain / Total hours on type:

4.00

Circumstances:

While on approach to Helendale Airport, the twin engine aircraft speed was too low. The left wing dropped and the airplane dove into the ground and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed. They were completing an electrical chute device drop test from Van Nuys Airport.

Probable cause:

The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed. The following factors were reported:
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560f in Latham: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1970 at 1045 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Dayton Steel & Metal

Registration:

N560F

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Portsmouth - Dayton

MSN:

560-1034-13

YOM:

1961

Location:

Latham

Ohio

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2249

Captain / Total hours on type:

750.00

Circumstances:

En route, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to divert to the nearest airport. While flying at low height, the airplane struck power cables and tree tops before crashing onto the ground. The wreckage was found in an isolated area three days later. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The cause of the engine failure could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F in Chavantes

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Centrais Eléctricas de São Paulo

Operator:

Registration:

PT-BKN

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Site:

MSN:

560-1197-45

YOM:

1962

Location:

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Crossville: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1969 at 1129 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Beaudoin Steul

Registration:

N2761B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Benton Harbor - Atlanta

MSN:

560-442

YOM:

1956

Location:

Crossville

Tennessee

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

889

Captain / Total hours on type:

236.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude in poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed few dozen seconds later in a huge explosion. All five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment,
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorms,
- Airframe ice,
- Ice carburetor,
- The pilot entered known icing conditions with no prop or airframe de-icing systems on aircraft.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F near Wolf Creek: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1968 at 1055 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Northwest Moon Services

Registration:

N6257X

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Great Falls - Missoula

MSN:

560-1115-33

YOM:

1961

Location:

Wolf Creek

Montana

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Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7157

Captain / Total hours on type:

107.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity, turbulences, high winds and freezing rain. Under VFR mode, he lost control of the airplane that dove into the ground and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions,
- Loss of control for undetermined reason,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorms,
- Flew into known turbulences.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Málaga: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1968

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Taxi Aéreo Sabanero

Registration:

HK-1079

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Bucaramanga – Málaga

MSN:

560-292

YOM:

1956

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Region:

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Málaga Airport on a taxi flight from Bucaramanga. A passenger survived while six other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 in Dilley

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1968 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N855LB

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

560-176

YOM:

1954

Location:

Dilley

Texas

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2100

Captain / Total hours on type:

500.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Dilley Airpark, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, struck trees and crashed in Hilltop, northeast of the airport. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Complete failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who was inattentive to fuel supply.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 near Park City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1968 at 1430 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N2784B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

MSN:

560-284

YOM:

1956

Location:

Park City

Utah

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Region:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2385

Captain / Total hours on type:

86.00

Circumstances:

While performing a cargo flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The captain decided to make a 180 turn to gain height when the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Park City. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced due to fog, rain and snow.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E in Kingshill: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1967 at 1140 LT

Type of aircraft:

Virgin Islands Airways - VIA

Operator:

Registration:

N8448C

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site: