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N97VB

Cancelled 2016

Deregistered aircraft · 1975 Aero Commander 500 S · Lycoming IO-540 series

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Cancelled: September 15, 2016
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 3233
Year built: 1975
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date: March 6, 1987
Certificate issued: October 30, 1998
Last registry action: January 15, 2008
Mode S code: AD8329
Owner when cancelled: Clair Aero Inc
Location: St Thomas, VI, VI
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelAero Commander 500 STCDS 6A1 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesTCDS 1E4 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 27, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N97VB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ANC05FA038Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSan Juan, PRThe fuel truck operator's improper refueling of a gasoline engine powered airplane with jet (turbine) fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of power in both engines and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with…Feb 28, 2005 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N97VB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20050228005979AForced/Precautionary Landing · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-23) On February 28, 2005, aircraft 97VB, commander 500S type aircraft, departed from lmm international airport, San Juan, PR to the island of virgin gorda. Priot to departure, the aircraft was serviced with jet fuel instead of avgas. The pilot in command…Feb 28, 2005 · Destroyed Incident 20001025019369IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Virgin Gorda, U.S. Virgin Islands(-23) During landing atr Virgin Gorda Airport and during the landing roll the unsafe landing gear horn sounded and the belly of the a/c touched the ground. Both main gear collapsed also, then nose wheel. This occurred around 8:20 am.Oct 25, 2000 · Minor damage