Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500B in Clanton
Date & Time:
Jun 15, 1970 at 0830 LT
Registration:
N4517E
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Clanton - Birmingham
MSN:
500-1393
YOM:
1964
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
383.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Clanton-Ware Island Airport, the right main gear collapsed. The pilot retracted the gear to maintain directional control and the airplane came to rest in flames. The pilot was uninjured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
The right main gear collapsed for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
