Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680 into Tustumena Lake: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 4, 1965 at 0940 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N6305U
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total hours on type:
403.00
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and while cruising at low height, the airplane struck the water surface and crashed into Tustumena Lake. The airplane sank and was not recovered. A passenger survived and was slightly injured while four other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged distance and altitude and continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. The lake was glassy at the time of the accident.
Final Report:
