Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Greenwood
Date & Time:
Jun 10, 1972 at 0620 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N2754B
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Greenwood - Greenwood
MSN:
560-254
YOM:
1955
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
120.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff from Greenwood-Leflore Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment and failed to obtain sufficient flying speed while trying to take off in single engine configuration.
Final Report:
