Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FL in Paris: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 19, 1968 at 1036 LT
Registration:
N224W
Survivors:
No
MSN:
680-1561-109
YOM:
1965
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
63.00
Circumstances:
While cruising under VFR mode, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed near Paris, Texas. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent after the aircraft encountered thunderstorm activity and turbulences. Overload failure.
Final Report:
