# Aero Commander 100-180

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0140208
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: 100-180
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 72
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (72, first 50)

- [N1970L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1970L): [Lark Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cottrellville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cottrellville), built 1970, S/N 5181
- [N3607X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3607X): [Aldrich Roy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDRICH%20ROY), [Webster, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Webster), S/N 5081
- [N3614X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3614X): [Panther Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PANTHER%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), S/N 5090
- [N3618X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3618X): [Hildenbrand Casey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILDENBRAND%20CASEY%20E), [Circleville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Circleville), built 1968, S/N 5095
- [N3619X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3619X): [Needs Shaely M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEEDS%20SHAELY%20M), [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), S/N 5096
- [N3620X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3620X): [Evans David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20DAVID%20J), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 1968, S/N 5097
- [N3635X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3635X): [International Air Charter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20CHARTER%20INC), [Intl Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Intl%20Falls), S/N 5084
- [N3703X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3703X): [Fortney Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTNEY%20ROBERT%20F), [West Hollywood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/West%20Hollywood), built 1968, S/N 5004
- [N3708X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3708X): [Hammon Justin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMON%20JUSTIN%20M), [Colorado City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Colorado%20City), built 1968, S/N 5009
- [N3711X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3711X): [Moore Jerry F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20JERRY%20F), [Browns Summit, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Browns%20Summit), built 1968, S/N 5012
- [N3717X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3717X): [Cilliers Warren M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CILLIERS%20WARREN%20M), [Saint Augustine, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Augustine), built 1968, S/N 5021
- [N3718X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3718X): [Miller Paul Douglas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20PAUL%20DOUGLAS), [Port Lavaca, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Port%20Lavaca), built 1968, S/N 5022
- [N3720X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3720X): [Dake Matthew D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKE%20MATTHEW%20D), [Rome, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Rome), S/N 5025
- [N3724X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3724X): [Jefferies Vincent B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFERIES%20VINCENT%20B), [Rock Springs, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Rock%20Springs), built 1968, S/N 5030
- [N3727X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3727X): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1968, S/N 5033
- [N3728X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3728X): [Nimmo Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIMMO%20ANDREW%20J), [Childress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Childress), built 1968, S/N 5035
- [N3734X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3734X): [Technical Education Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TECHNICAL%20EDUCATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1968, S/N 5042
- [N3735X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3735X): [Mcmanus Edwin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMANUS%20EDWIN), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), S/N 5043
- [N3736X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3736X): [Smith William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WILLIAM%20C), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1968, S/N 5045
- [N3740X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3740X): [Barnato Peter M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNATO%20PETER%20M), [Twain Harte, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Twain%20Harte), built 1968, S/N 5050
- [N3742X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3742X): [Hancock John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANCOCK%20JOHN%20R), [Poplarville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Poplarville), built 1968, S/N 5052
- [N3743X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3743X): [Henderson Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Springerville, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Springerville), built 1968, S/N 5053
- [N3744X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3744X): [Longwill Dusty J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONGWILL%20DUSTY%20J), [Raton, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Raton), built 1968, S/N 5055
- [N3755X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3755X): [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 5068, Registration pending
- [N3758X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3758X): [Steenrod Kenneth Alroy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEENROD%20KENNETH%20ALROY), [Parsons, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Parsons), built 1968, S/N 5072
- [N4013X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4013X): [N4013x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N4013X%20LLC), [Great Falls, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Great%20Falls), S/N 5113
- [N4014X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4014X): [Fournier Ronald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURNIER%20RONALD%20A), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), S/N 5114
- [N4019X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4019X): [Boswell Joey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSWELL%20JOEY%20L), [Comanche, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Comanche), built 1969, S/N 5119
- [N4020X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4020X): [Cox Nathaniel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COX%20NATHANIEL%20E), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1970, S/N 5149
- [N4023X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4023X): [Rhodes Stephen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHODES%20STEPHEN), [Marion, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Marion), built 1969, S/N 5123
- [N4024X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4024X): [Faussett Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAUSSETT%20THOMAS%20J), [Greenville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Greenville), S/N 5124
- [N4026X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4026X): [Alderin Charles A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDERIN%20CHARLES%20A), [Center, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Center), built 1969, S/N 5126
- [N4027X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4027X): [Minor Joann M Raimond](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINOR%20JOANN%20M%20RAIMOND), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1969, S/N 5127
- [N4033X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4033X): [Mcbride William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCBRIDE%20WILLIAM%20M), [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle), built 1970, S/N 5133
- [N4034X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4034X): [Privus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRIVUS%20INC), [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn), built 1970, S/N 5134
- [N4045X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4045X): [Heikkila Delano K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEIKKILA%20DELANO%20K), [Buxton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Buxton), built 1970, S/N 5145
- [N4047X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4047X): [Harms Timothy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARMS%20TIMOTHY%20W), [Whittier, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Whittier), built 1971, S/N 5147
- [N4048X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4048X): [Moorhead Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORHEAD%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Belton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Belton), built 1969, S/N 5101
- [N4054X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4054X): [Longmire Vaughn H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONGMIRE%20VAUGHN%20H), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), S/N 5154
- [N4056X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4056X): [Holliday Ralph C III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLIDAY%20RALPH%20C%20III), [Coppell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Coppell), built 1970, S/N 5156
- [N4058X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4058X): [Leading Edge Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEADING%20EDGE%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Mountain Home, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mountain%20Home), built 1970, S/N 5158
- [N4060X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4060X): [Troyer Randy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROYER%20RANDY), [Goshen, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Goshen), built 1970, S/N 5160
- [N4061X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4061X): [Corriveaw Florian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORRIVEAW%20FLORIAN%20J), [Whitefield, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Whitefield), built 1970, S/N 5161
- [N4063X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4063X): [Mellon Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELLON%20MATTHEW%20J), [Boone, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Boone), built 1970, S/N 5163
- [N4064X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4064X): [Mtsh Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MTSH%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1970, S/N 5164
- [N4068X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4068X): [Caldwell Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALDWELL%20TIMOTHY), [Spencer, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Spencer), built 1970, S/N 5168
- [N4073X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4073X): [Wakenigg Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAKENIGG%20MICHAEL%20C), [Madison, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Madison), built 1970, S/N 5173
- [N4074X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4074X): [Smith Byron L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20BYRON%20L), [Payette, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Payette), built 1970, S/N 5174
- [N4076X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4076X): [Allen Kent E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20KENT%20E), [Jacksonville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Jacksonville), built 1971, S/N 5176
- [N4078X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4078X): [Espey Brendan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESPEY%20BRENDAN%20L), [Sandy Springs, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sandy%20Springs), built 1970, S/N 5178

All 72: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (63, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR23LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA130), Mar 18, 2023: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4064X), Gordonville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA390), Aug 13, 2022: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3727X), Pueblo, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the demonstrated soft-field takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an…
- [NTSB CEN18LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA113), Mar 2, 2018: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3733X), Deport, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the fuel caps.
- [NTSB CEN16LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA249), Jun 14, 2016: Aero Commander 100 180 (N3718X), Port Lavaca, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA352), May 21, 2011: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4016X), Athens, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA010), Oct 5, 1997: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4028X), Auburn, NE, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged distance/altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land, allowing the airplane to get too low and collide with a truck. A related factor was: the proximity of the truck…
- [NTSB ATL96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA082), Apr 26, 1996: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4090X), Mckenzie, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA152), Aug 11, 1995: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4066X), Ocracoke, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A SHATTERED WINDSHIELD WHICH PRECLUDED MAINTAINING LEVEL FLIGHT DUE TO INCREASED AERODYNAMIC DRAG.
- [NTSB FTW94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA116), Apr 3, 1994: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4015X), Steamboat Sprgs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADVERTENT STALL AFTER LIFTOFF. FACTORS WERE AN UNFAVORABLE WIND AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
- [NTSB LAX94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA079), Dec 25, 1993: Aero Commander 100 (N4042X), Chico, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: ISSUANCE OF AN IMPROPER (SPECIAL VFR) CLEARANCE BY THE TOWER CONTROLLER, WHILE THE VISIBILITY WAS LESS THAN ONE MILE, CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS…
- [NTSB FTW94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA048), Dec 12, 1993: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3718X), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE.
- [NTSB SEA94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA020), Oct 27, 1993: Aero Commander AC-100-180 (N3723X), Oregon City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TRANSMISSION WIRES. FACTORS INCLUDE LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DUSK, AND TRANSMISSION WIRES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB DEN93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA087), Jul 27, 1993: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3617X), Wray, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB CHI93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA123), Mar 28, 1993: Rockwell 100 (N4017X), Topinabee, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the total loss of engine power due to failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge. A factor relating to the accident was no suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA050), Jan 21, 1990: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4022X), Satanta, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: DIRECTONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
- [NTSB FTW90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA054), Jan 21, 1990: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3712X), Bastrop, LA, destroyed. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE FUEL SYSTEM DRAINS, WHICH PREVENTED AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE FUEL…
- [NTSB FTW89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA124), Jul 1, 1989: Aero Commander Lark 100-180 (N3634X), Gonzales, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE, FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, DURING A LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVER.
- [NTSB SEA88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA160), Aug 24, 1988: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4175X), John Day, OR, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB MIA88FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA223), Jul 16, 1988: Rockwell 100-180 (N3603X), Paxton, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC88LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA127), Jul 15, 1988: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3738X), Lowell, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW88LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA045), Jan 2, 1988: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3709X), Mineola Quitman, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA188), Jun 19, 1984: Rockwell 100-180 (N4085X), Franktown, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL84LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA021), Oct 15, 1983: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4006X), Bardstown, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82DA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA120), Jun 29, 1982: Aero Commander 100 (N4084X), Firestone, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPJ37), Sep 5, 1981: Aero Comdr 100 (N3702X), Oklahoma City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA079), Jul 21, 1981: Aero Comdr 100 (N3732X), Columbia Stat, OH, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB FTW81FPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPJ04), Oct 26, 1980: Aero Comdr 100 (N3701X), Hobart, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUM07), Nov 22, 1979: Aero Comdr 100 (N4084X), Santee, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA105), Sep 2, 1978: Aero Comdr 100 (N4006X), Louisville, KY, minor damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA055), Aug 11, 1978: Aero Comdr 100 (N4179X), Bly, OR, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB MIA78FKT58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT58), Jun 14, 1978: Aero Comdr 100 (N3722X), Stuart, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ32), Aug 20, 1977: Aero Comdr 100-18 (N4036X), Jackson, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKA06), Apr 3, 1977: Aero Comdr 100 (N4037X), Lajas, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG08), Jan 23, 1977: Aero Comdr 100 (N4046X), Georgetown, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM099), Aug 2, 1976: Aero Comdr 100 (N4043X), Donaldsonville, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD76DKM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DKM13), Oct 15, 1975: Aero Comdr 100 (N3612X), Shelby, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNC34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNC34), May 24, 1975: Aero Comdr 100 (N4061X), Stowe, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEI51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI51), May 23, 1975: Aero Comdr 100 (N4083X), N Bass Isl, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRD32), Jan 31, 1975: Aero Comdr 100 (N4018X), Simmesport, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG29), Jan 14, 1975: Aero Comdr 100 (N4048X), Odessa, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ13), Jul 20, 1974: Aero Comdr Lark (N3729X), Window Rock, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC48), Jun 15, 1974: Aero Comdr 100 (N3614X), Benson, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNA38), Mar 9, 1974: Aero Comdr 100A (N4041X), Haverhill, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74OL032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74OL032), Sep 29, 1973: Aero Comdr 100 (N4038X), Hermosillo, Mexico, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC73FFA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FFA36), Jun 8, 1973: Aero Comdr 100 (N4044X), Albany, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG45), Feb 5, 1973: Aero Comdr 100 (N3753X), Dorris, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM033), Sep 19, 1972: Aero Comdr 100 (N3757X), Tarrant City, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI72DEM63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEM63), Apr 30, 1972: Aero Comdr 100 (N3603X), Cedar Lake, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLD39), Jan 21, 1972: Aero-Comdr 100 (N4052X), Lake Wales, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72AK033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK033), Dec 2, 1971: Aero Comdr 100 (N4176X), Albert Lea, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (66, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20230318011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230318011069A), Mar 18, 2023: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4064X), Cedar Mills, TX, Destroyed. 8020-9 Report: at 1535Z byp os advised zfw omic of possible aircraft incident at 3T0 leading to a NOTAM to closed the airport being issued at same time. Zfw…
- [Accident 20220813014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220813014559A), Aug 13, 2022: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3727X), Pueblo, CO, Substantial damage. On aug 13, 2022 at approximately 0808 MST aircraft [privacy data omitted] failed to obtain sufficient power and stalled/lost control immediately after takeoff.…
- [Incident 20220118001119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220118001119I), Jan 18, 2022: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4096X), Norman, OK, Minor damage. On January 18, 2022, a student pilot and instructor pilot were performing pattern work at max westheimer airport in Norman, Oklahoma when the propeller spinner…
- [Incident 20210826015059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210826015059I), Aug 26, 2021: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4030X), Colorado City, AZ, Minor damage. On 08/26/2021, at 18:22Z, 11:22 am local, [privacy data omitted]was landing an Aero Commander 100-180 (N4030X) borrowed from a cousin at Colorado City, AZ,…
- [Accident 20180302001379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180302001379A), Mar 2, 2018: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3733X), Dupont, TX, Destroyed. N3733X departed cox field (prx) after completing preflight check, including sumping fuel twice and completing runup. Approximately one minute after leveling…
- [Incident 20160614015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160614015349I), Jun 14, 2016: Aero Commander 100-180 (N3718X), Port Lavaca, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft departed calhoun county airport (kpkv) on an easterly heading for a local area flight. In cruise flight at 1100 AGL, 2300 RPM and mixture full rich,…
- [Incident 20160403003179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160403003179I), Apr 3, 2016: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4063X), Cushing, OK, Minor damage. Student pilot [privacy data omitted]and his flight instructor [privacy data omitted] was practicing crosswind landings on runway 18 at Cushing Municipal…
- [Accident 20110521009319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110521009319A), May 21, 2011: Aero Commander 100-180 (N4016X), Albany, OH, Substantial damage. On 05/21/2011 at about 1545 local time, an Aero Commander 100-180 "lark", N4016X, s/n 5148 departed the runway at Ohio University Snyder Field (uni) while…
- [Incident 20110129001271I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110129001271I), Jan 29, 2011: Aero Comman 100-180 (N4206X), Miami, FL, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Got into his airplane and started it up with no intent on going flying, aircraft was still tied down. Once he started the aircraft he…
- [Incident 20070511015439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070511015439I), May 11, 2007: Slinds 100180 (N4061X), Newport, VT, Minor damage. (-23) Departed Newport State Airport on rnwy 36. At approx. 500' AGL, the engine stopped running. The pilot made a forced landing in a farmer's grass sod…
- [Incident 20031221035019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031221035019I), Dec 21, 2003: Slinds 100180 (N3609X), Cove, OR, Minor damage. (-23) During a landing in a field the aircraft landing gear broke. Investigation of the incident revealed that the landing gear lower assembly broke off about…
- [Incident 20020331004359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020331004359I), Mar 31, 2002: Slinds 100180 (N4019X), Merced, CA, Minor damage. (-23) The nose gear collapsed while landing at the Merced muni airport. Further investigation revealed that the "lug ears" that support the upper strut torque…
- [Incident 20011006029759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011006029759I), Oct 6, 2001: Slinds 100180 (N4209X), Delta, UT, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft was on a flight from spanish fork, Utah to Delta, Utah. On turning final the airspeed was approximately 80, throttle was at engine idle and…
- [Incident 19981024041289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981024041289I), Oct 24, 1998: Aerocd 100 (N4018X), Kenosha, WI. (-5)Aero commander ac 100, N4018X departed the nicolet airport, green bay, Wisconsin (88WI) on October 24, 1998 on a VFR personal pleasure flight with an…
- [Accident 19971005029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971005029929A), Oct 5, 1997: Slinds 100180 (N4028X), Auburn, NE, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Collided with a semi truck on final at a short landing strip. (.4)during an approach to runway 20, the airplane collided with a semi-tractor trailer that was…
- [Accident 19960426008919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960426008919A), Apr 26, 1996: Slinds 100180 (N4090X), Huntingdon, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft due to encountering a strong crosswind on landing, aircraft landing gear was damaged
- [Incident 19951022033689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951022033689I), Oct 22, 1995: Slinds 100180 (N4079X), Columbia, KY, Substantial damage. Started aircraft by hand prop, full power, unable to stop. Hit fuel pumps. Broke off part of prop. Unable to restart
- [Accident 19950811023049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950811023049A), Aug 11, 1995: Slinds 100180 (N4066X), Hatteras, NC, Substantial damage. Wind shield imploded in flight. Forced open door. Landed in swamp. Nosed over. Crack in windshield prior implosion.
- [Incident 19950530016719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950530016719I), May 30, 1995: Slinds 100180 (N4200X), Marietta, OH, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot/cfi contacted NTSB with report of inflight accident. Aircraft windshield failed and entered cockpit, pilot also suspects structural wing…
- [Accident 19940403007509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940403007509A), Apr 3, 1994: Slinds 100180 (N4015X), Steamboat Sprin, CO, Substantial damage. Became airborne twice, came back on runway, severed main left gear strut, came to rest right side up down.
- [Accident 19931224047159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931224047159A), Dec 24, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N4042X), Chico, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On special VFR too high to land began go around into zero zero IMC and impacted ground in right turn. Non IFR rated
- [Accident 19931212052609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931212052609A), Dec 12, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N3718X), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. Encountered severe turbulence crossing a ridge line. Diverted to elp. Had cracked windshield. Buckled wing ribs.
- [Accident 19931026040739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931026040739A), Oct 26, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N3723X), Oregon City, OR, Substantial damage. Lined up on runway into wind. Knew power lines on approach. Unable to see due dusk. Struck powerlines. Crashed.
- [Incident 19931022043719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931022043719I), Oct 22, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N3719X), Lancaster, PA, Minor damage. Bird strike in flight. Broke windshield. Landed safely at Lancaster.
- [Accident 19930727025729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930727025729A), Jul 27, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N3617X), Wray, CO, Destroyed. Bounced on third try for landing in gusty wind. Began nose high go around and stalled.
- [Accident 19930328006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930328006979A), Mar 28, 1993: Slinds 100180 (N4017X), Topinabee, MI, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Struck tree landing on a road. Oil pressure gauge line broke. Oil covered fuselage bottom.
- [Incident 19910805052979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910805052979I), Aug 5, 1991: Slinds 100180 (N4047X), Columbia, SC. Electrical problems en route. Declared emergency and landed at mcentire ANG base without clearance.
- [Incident 19910620022829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910620022829I), Jun 20, 1991: Slinds 100180 (N3730X), Indian Trail, NC, Minor damage. Landed hard. Applied power to make touch and go. Lost directional control and stalled. Struck ground.
- [Accident 19900121000819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900121000819A), Jan 21, 1990: Slinds 100180 (N4022X), Satonta, KS, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on crosswind takeoff from snow plowed runway. Collided with snowbank.
- [Accident 19900121000809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900121000809A), Jan 21, 1990: Slinds 100180 (N3712X), Bastrop, LA, Destroyed. Lost power on climbout. Turning back and landing at airport struck poles. Found water in fuel.
- [Accident 19890701018929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890701018929A), Jul 1, 1989: Slinds 100180 (N3634X), Gonzales, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit after pass over home to alert for a pickup. Crash landed.
- [Accident 19880823035109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880823035109A), Aug 23, 1988: Slinds 100180 (N4175X), John Day, OR, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Spotting elk at low altitude. Stalled into trees due to high density altitude. Power loss from fouled spark plug.
- [Accident 19880716028489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880716028489A), Jul 16, 1988: Slinds 100180 (N3603X), Paxton, FL, Substantial damage. Struck two sets of unmarked wires on short final and impacted on the ag strip. No medical and license was revoked.
- [Accident 19880715026839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880715026839A), Jul 15, 1988: Slinds 100180 (N3738X), Lowell, AR, Substantial damage. Lost power and stalled at 25 feet trying to land on a road. Found exhaust and intake valves were stuck.
- [Accident 19880102000099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880102000099A), Jan 2, 1988: Slinds 100180 (N3709X), Mineola Quitman, TX, Substantial damage. Engine backfired and lost power on takeoff. Hit trees on forced landing. Muffler failed internally. Blocked exhaust
- [Incident 19871212078259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871212078259I), Dec 12, 1987: Slinds 100180 (N3713X), Spring Lake, NC, Minor damage. Engine lost power on climbout. Forced landing in a field. Found water in fuel system.
- [Incident 19840911055119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840911055119I), Sep 11, 1984: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4022X), Bluffton, OH, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control during landing and aircraft veered into a ditch.
- [Incident 19840628039029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840628039029I), Jun 28, 1984: Slinds 100180 (N4052X), Ft Lauderdale, FL. Engine quit after running rough and losing rpms. Landed safely on a highway.
- [Accident 19840619025299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840619025299A), Jun 19, 1984: Slinds 100180 (N4085X), Franktown, CO, Destroyed. Pilot took off with a density altitude of 9190 feet. Crashed into trees at end of runway.
- [Accident 19831015054559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831015054559A), Oct 15, 1983: Slinds 100180 (N4006X), Bardstown, KY, Substantial damage. Engine quit shortly after takeoff. Stall landed in muddy field. Nosed over. Water entered fuel from vented fuel cap
- [Accident 19820628025419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820628025419A), Jun 28, 1982: Slinds 100180 (N4084X), Firestone, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot claims he had seat back too FAR and could not reach brakes during landing. Collided with trailer off runway.
- [Incident 19820130002079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820130002079I), Jan 30, 1982: Slinds 100180 (N3737X), Edgewater, MD, Minor damage. Pilot lost control after touchdown due to gusty windconditions. Hit a snowbank. Pilot was reexamined.
- [Accident 19810721043979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810721043979A), Jul 21, 1981: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3732X), Columbia Statio, OH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Departed VFR into rainy, foggy weather. Lost control. Ground impact 12 miles en route. No weather brief. VFR pilot.
- [Incident 19810408030829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810408030829I), Apr 8, 1981: Slinds 100180 (N4068X), Steubenville, OH, Minor damage. After lift off aircraft settled back on runway. Aircraft then ran off end of runway. No problems found.
- [Accident 19801026058139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801026058139A), Oct 26, 1980: Slinds 100180 (N3701X), Hobart, OK, Destroyed. Pilot continued VFR flight into IFR conditions.
- [Incident 19800903068379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800903068379I), Sep 3, 1980: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4031X), Glens Falls, NY, Substantial damage. Engine was started with full power by non pilot. Crashed into a parked airplane.
- [Incident 19791215046769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791215046769I), Dec 15, 1979: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3724X), Detroit, MI. Pilot took off with fuel tank selector in off position, engine lost power, landed safely off end of runway.
- [Accident 19791122034279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791122034279A), Nov 22, 1979: Slinds 100180 (N4084X), Santee, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot hand-propped aircraft with lineman at controls. Engine started. Aircraft hit pilot and ran into parked cars.
- [Accident 19780902033801A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780902033801A), Sep 2, 1978: Slinds 100A (N4006X), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. N4006X observed traveling opposite traffic pattern then entering ctly above an acft on downwd.
- [Accident 19780811040059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780811040059A), Aug 11, 1978: Slinds 100180 (N4179X), Bly, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Looking for hunting sites. Density alt 6800FT.

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100-180/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA000301016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000301016), Feb 15, 2000: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) THE FLAP CONTROL ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKET HORN WAS CRACKED IN THE RADIUS OF EACH OF THE BENDS FOR TAB ATTACHMENTS RIVETED TO THE FLAP STRUCTURE. PART REPLAC
- [SDR 96ZZZX3771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3771), Jun 26, 1996: FUEL LINE. PIERCED. DURING ANNUAL, A WET SPOT WAS NOTED ON LT DOOR NEXT TO REAR POST. ON INVESTIGATION, FOUND IT WAS FUEL FROM A PIN HOLE MADE WHEN INSTALLING A RUG WITH STAPLING G
- [SDR 95ZZZX6419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6419), Aug 11, 1995: WINDSHIELD. DEPARTED. CENTER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD DEPARTED AIRCRAFT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE; EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN THE SALT MARSH. AIRCRAFT

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