Rockwell Grand Commander 690

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Registration:

D-IKOC

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Lyon - Paris

MSN:

690B-11498

YOM:

1977

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The twin engine airplane departed Lyon-Bron Airport on a taxi flight to Paris-Le Bourget. En route, it went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located near Auxerre. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690B in Burns: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1981 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N81521

Flight Phase:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Klamath Falls - Burns

MSN:

690-11351

YOM:

1976

Location:

Burns

Oregon

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2177

Captain / Total hours on type:

506.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Burns Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 690A off Buenos Aires: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

LV-MBR

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Type:

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Santa Fe - Buenos Aires

MSN:

690-11266

YOM:

1975

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The twin engine airplane was completing a taxi flight from Santa Fe to Buenos Aires, carrying three journalists of the 'Crónica' daily newspaper and two pilots. While approaching Buenos Aires, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea about 8 km off shore. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Newcastle: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 30, 1980 at 1603 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Bardhal de Mexico

Registration:

XB-AEA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Dallas - Oklahoma City

MSN:

690-11199

YOM:

1974

Location:

Newcastle

Oklahoma

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Captain / Total flying hours:

14700

Captain / Total hours on type:

800.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Oklahoma City-Will Rogers Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames in Newcastle, about 8 miles south of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Stall on approach after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate/incorrect weather briefing,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Forecast of icing conditions not provided to pilot.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 in Goldsboro

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1980 at 0118 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N182

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Schedule:

Hartford - Charlotte

MSN:

690-11048

YOM:

1972

Location:

Goldsboro

Maryland

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Captain / Total flying hours:

9708

Captain / Total hours on type:

948.00

Circumstances:

While in normal cruise on a cargo flight from Hartford to Charlotte by night, the pilot informed ATC about technical problems. The aircraft lost 2,000 feet then entered an uncontrolled descent and eventually crashed in a field. The pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash due to engine structure issues. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Engine tearaway,
- Engine structure: mount and vibration isolators,
- Material failure,
- Separation in flight,
- Pilot reported pitchup with autopilot off,
- Recovered with light g load,
- Right engine inbound mount pulled out.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690A in Columbus

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1979 at 0803 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N57233

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Survivors:

Yes

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Schedule:

Louisville - Columbus

MSN:

690-11247

YOM:

1975

Location:

Columbus-Ohio State University-Don Scott

Ohio

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Captain / Total flying hours:

18341

Captain / Total hours on type:

2175.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Columbus-Ohio State University Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility due to fog. On short final, the airplane struck a fence and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Probable cause:

Collision with fence and subsequent crash on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fog,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 near Yauyos: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

OB-M-1031

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Cuzco - Lima

MSN:

690-11008

YOM:

1972

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En route from Cuzco to Lima, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Valla Punta located near Yauyos, about 130 km southeast of Lima. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690A in Calumet: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1978 at 1010 LT

Type of aircraft:

International Crystal Manufacturing Company

Operator:

Registration:

N299F

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Oklahoma City - Colorado Springs

MSN:

690-11112

YOM:

1973

Location:

Calumet

Oklahoma

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Captain / Total flying hours:

7000

Captain / Total hours on type:

500.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Oklahoma City Airport, from climb to cruise, the crew encountered bad weather condition with thunderstorm activity. In severe turbulences, the airplane suffered a general disintegration and crashed in Calumet. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

In-flight airframe failure during climb to cruise due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Initiated flight in adverse weather conditions,
- Exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft,
- Airframe failure of wings spars,
- Airframe failure of flight control surfaces: horizontal stabilizer, attachments,
- Overload failure,
- Separation in flight,
- Low ceiling,
- Thunderstorm activity,
- General disintegration,
- Embedded thunderstorms.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 off Chicago: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1977 at 1550 LT

Type of aircraft:

J. D. Barter Construction Company

Operator:

Registration:

N847

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Chicago - Harrisburg

MSN:

690-11140

YOM:

1973

Location:

Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs

Illinois

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