Rockwell Grand Commander 680

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N6287D

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680-591-229

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1958

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The airplane suffered an engine failure in flight and the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a cotton field located near Los Establos and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680E in Mineral

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Andan G. Oscar

Registration:

N344V

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Flight Type:

Illegal (smuggling)

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MSN:

680-0770-46

YOM:

1959

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Mineral

Texas

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While completing an illegal drug transportation flight, the pilot elected to land on a private terrain when the airplane struck power cables and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and pilot was not found.

Probable cause:

Collision with wires/poles after the pilot failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- High obstructions,
- Illegal flight,
- Aircraft believed burned by pilot.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FL off Barcelos: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Taxi Aéreo João Jorge

Registration:

PT-CGS

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Manaus - Santa Isabel do Rio Negro

MSN:

680-1334-19

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1963

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The twin engine airplane departed Manaus on a taxi flight to Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara Airport, carrying three technicians from a Mining Company and two pilots. En route, unknown technical problems forced the crew to reduce his altitude and to divert to Barcelos Airport. On approach, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the Río Negro River and quickly sank by strong currents. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FP in Fall City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1976 at 1550 LT

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Operator:

Wayne W. Johnson

Registration:

N680FP

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Wenatchee - Seattle

MSN:

680-1322-135

YOM:

1963

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Fall City

Washington

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Captain / Total flying hours:

950

Circumstances:

The pilot started the descent to Seattle-Boeing Field Airport when the left engine failed. The airplane entered a dive, went through the clouds and crashed in flames in Fall City. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following an in-flight powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Improper operation of flight controls,
- Cause of feathered propeller could not be found,
- Observed spinning out of clouds.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680T in Alapaha: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1976 at 0500 LT

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Aircraft Investors

Registration:

N601G

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Private

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Schedule:

Houston - New Orleans

MSN:

680-1605-44

YOM:

1966

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Alapaha

Georgia

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2850

Captain / Total hours on type:

40.00

Circumstances:

After passing New Orleans (the destination Airport) by night, the airplane continued to the southeast for 375 miles when both engines stopped. The airplane entered a dive and crashed near Alapaha. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines in flight following a fuel exhaustion and uncontrolled descent. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Pilot incapacitation,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Pilot overflew destination by 375 miles,
- Blood alcohol level 1,5‰,
- Drops of fuel only in dividers.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Sinclair

Date & Time: May 15, 1976 at 1157 LT

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N6275D

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Scottsbluff – Eugene

MSN:

680-0544-213

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1957

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Sinclair

Wyoming

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Captain / Total flying hours:

4518

Captain / Total hours on type:

780.00

Circumstances:

While cruising VFR on top on a flight from Scottsbluff to Eugene, the right engine failed. The pilote reduced his altitude to attempt an emergency landing and descended through adverse weather. After gears and flaps were extended, the airplane crashed in an open field. The pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Conditions conducive to carburetor icing,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Snow,
- Propeller not feathered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680F in Fort Myers: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1976 at 1638 LT

Type of aircraft:

Andy Jackson Yacht & Aircraft

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Registration:

N770W

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Private

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

680-1038-54

YOM:

1961

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Fort Myers-Page Field

Florida

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5202

Circumstances:

On approach to Fort Myers-Page Field Airport, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height, hit power cables and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Engine malfunction on approach following a fuel starvation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Collision with wires/poles,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Inattentive to fuel supply,
- Fuel starvation,
- High obstructions,
- Fuel selectors on LH and RH outboard wing tanks, no fuel in these tanks.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Owensville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1975 at 0905 LT

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Gail L. Bazzano

Registration:

N108E

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Saint Louis - Vichy

MSN:

680-954-19

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1960

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Owensville

Missouri

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