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Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500B in Clanton

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1970 at 0830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N4517E
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Clanton - Birmingham
MSN:
500-1393
YOM:
1964
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
645
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: