# Aero Commander 100 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0140202 - Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER - Model: 100 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 94 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100 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. - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 ## Registered aircraft (94, first 50) - [N101V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101V): [Bergan Dennis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGAN%20DENNIS%20M), [Elkader, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Elkader), built 1969, S/N 335 - [N2271T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2271T): [Lynch Lawrence Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNCH%20LAWRENCE%20MICHAEL), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1969, S/N 357 - [N2507K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2507K): [Labonte Stephen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LABONTE%20STEPHEN%20M), [Gilford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Gilford), built 1968, S/N 217 - [N269DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N269DA): [Cole Thomas Ed](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20THOMAS%20ED), [White Settlement, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/White%20Settlement), built 1968, S/N 269 - [N27MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27MH): [Curry Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRY%20MICHAEL%20J), [Ardmore, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Ardmore), S/N 198 - [N2926T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2926T): [R And L Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20AND%20L%20AERO%20LLC), [Dyersburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Dyersburg), S/N 046 - [N2927T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2927T): [Altitude Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALTITUDE%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Mountain Home, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Mountain%20Home), built 1967, S/N 066 - [N2928T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2928T): [Weaver Mitchell C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEAVER%20MITCHELL%20C), [Howard, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Howard), built 1967, S/N 067 - [N2941T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2941T): [Giermek Peter T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIERMEK%20PETER%20T), [Olean, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Olean), built 1967, S/N 057 - [N2944T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2944T): [Kneuper Felix E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNEUPER%20FELIX%20E), [Groves, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Groves), built 1967, S/N 060 - [N2946T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2946T): [Norlund Christopher Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORLUND%20CHRISTOPHER%20SCOTT), [Safford, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Safford), S/N 070 - [N2948T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2948T): [Coyle Jack R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COYLE%20JACK%20R), [Neosho, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Neosho), built 1967, S/N 072 - [N2950T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2950T): [Randall Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANDALL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Arvada, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Arvada), built 1967, S/N 075 - [N2952T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2952T): [Walters James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALTERS%20JAMES%20F), [Richton, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Richton), built 1967, S/N 077 - [N2953T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2953T): [Zavalney Carl G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAVALNEY%20CARL%20G), [Pollocksville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pollocksville), built 1967, S/N 078 - [N2985T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2985T): [Huskey Ryan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUSKEY%20RYAN%20J), [Guthrie, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Guthrie), built 1967, S/N 059 - [N2999T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2999T): [Anderson Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20RICHARD%20C), [Dickson, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Dickson), built 1966, S/N 039 - [N3601X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3601X): [Harrell Joshua Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRELL%20JOSHUA%20THOMAS), [Forsyth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Forsyth), built 1968, S/N 298 - [N3626X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3626X): [Jameson John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMESON%20JOHN%20M), [Enid, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Enid), built 1969, S/N 354 - [N3627X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3627X): [Monagas Jose](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONAGAS%20JOSE), [Lehigh Acres, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lehigh%20Acres), built 1969, S/N 355 - [N3631X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3631X): [Lee Brent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20BRENT), [Cumming, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cumming), built 1969, S/N 359 - [N3640X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3640X): [Doerhoff Daniel L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOERHOFF%20DANIEL%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Lone Jack, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lone%20Jack), built 1969, S/N 348 - [N3643X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3643X): [Burbey Mark G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURBEY%20MARK%20G), [Racine, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Racine), S/N 301 - [N3645X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3645X): [Aubrey James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUBREY%20JAMES%20M), [North Little Rock, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/North%20Little%20Rock), built 1968, S/N 302 - [N3659X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3659X): [Aiello Bailey H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIELLO%20BAILEY%20H), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1968, S/N 311 - [N3664X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3664X): [Lurie Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LURIE%20STEVEN%20C), [Delta, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Delta), built 1968, S/N 314 - [N3670X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3670X): [Doerhoff Daniel L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOERHOFF%20DANIEL%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Lone Jack, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lone%20Jack), built 1969, S/N 317 - [N3676X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3676X): [Leszczynski Walter D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESZCZYNSKI%20WALTER%20D), [Georgetown, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Georgetown), built 1969, S/N 321 - [N3678X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3678X): [S&S Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/S%26S%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Cushing, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cushing), S/N 322 - [N3769X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3769X): [Wiley John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILEY%20JOHN%20M), [Lacey, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lacey), S/N 261 - [N3770X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3770X): [Laux Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUX%20ROBERT%20M), [Holladay, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Holladay), built 1968, S/N 262 - [N3771X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3771X): [Madison, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Madison), built 1968, S/N 263, Registration pending - [N3773X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3773X): [Ferris David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRIS%20DAVID%20L), [Kerrville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kerrville), S/N 266 - [N3776X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3776X): [Skyline Aircraft Maintenance Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLINE%20AIRCRAFT%20MAINTENANCE%20INC), [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), built 1968, S/N 270 - [N3778X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3778X): [Chang Tim C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHANG%20TIM%20C), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1968, S/N 271 - [N3781X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3781X): [N3781x LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N3781X%20LLC), [Puyallup, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Puyallup), built 1968, S/N 275 - [N3782X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3782X): [Brown David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20DAVID%20L), [Flemington, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Flemington), built 1968, S/N 276 - [N3785X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3785X): [Walker Dennis H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20DENNIS%20H), [Tyler, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tyler), built 1968, S/N 280 - [N3786X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3786X): [Tinaglia J Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINAGLIA%20J%20DEAN), [Hot Springs, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Hot%20Springs), built 1968, S/N 281 - [N3799X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3799X): [Wilson Ricky A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20RICKY%20A), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), S/N 297 - [N3853X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3853X): [Stangel Eric K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANGEL%20ERIC%20K), [Enterprise, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Enterprise), built 1967, S/N 145 - [N3854X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3854X): [Applegate Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APPLEGATE%20RONALD%20E), [Rosamond, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rosamond), built 1967, S/N 146 - [N3856X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3856X): [Ice Cody W II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ICE%20CODY%20W%20II), [Houston, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Houston), built 1967, S/N 149 - [N3860X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3860X): [Overall Aviators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OVERALL%20AVIATORS%20LLC), [Parsons, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Parsons), built 1967, S/N 155 - [N3871X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3871X): [Johnson Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20ROGER%20L), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1967, S/N 168 - [N3872X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3872X): [Behrens Bros Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEHRENS%20BROS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Gerald, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Gerald), built 1967, S/N 170 - [N3874X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3874X): [Tr Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TR%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Milan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Milan), built 1967, S/N 173 - [N3875X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3875X): [Tate Maurice J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TATE%20MAURICE%20J), [Hope Valley, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Hope%20Valley), S/N 174 - [N3876X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3876X): [Flying Weenie LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20WEENIE%20LLC), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1967, S/N 175 - [N3881X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3881X): [Vincent Ricky M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINCENT%20RICKY%20M), [Clinton, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Clinton), built 1967, S/N 184 All 94: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (134, 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 CEN24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA069), Dec 18, 2023: Aero Commander 100 (N4104X), Texarkana, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA23LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA020), Oct 13, 2022: Aero Commander 100 (N3885X), New Smyrna Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff and corresponding stall/mush. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s operation of the airplane above the maximum specified… - [NTSB ERA21LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA020), Oct 14, 2020: Aero Commander 100 (N631PF), Citra, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning likely due to impairment from ethanol, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his improper decision… - [NTSB CEN20LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA055), Jan 4, 2020: Aero Commander 100 (N5573M), Mullin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN15CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA324), Jul 23, 2015: Aero Commander 100 (N5542M), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the… - [NTSB CEN12LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA192), Jan 28, 2012: Aero Commander 100 (N5551M), Seguin, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503), Jul 20, 2011: Aero Commander 100 (N3656X), Llano, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN10CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA377), Jul 3, 2010: Aero Commander 100 (N3792X), Jacksonville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and his delayed decision not to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane… - [NTSB ERA10FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA052), Nov 8, 2009: Aero Commander 100 (N4139X), Weston, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA175), Jul 25, 2007: Aero Commander 100 (N3900X), Collegeville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA019), Feb 8, 2007: Aero Commander 100 (N3889X), Manokotak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were fog, low ceilings,… - [NTSB MIA06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA080), Apr 6, 2006: Aero Commander 100 (N3602X), Englewood, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in time to stop on the remaining runway, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. - [NTSB IAD05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA003), Oct 12, 2004: Aero Commander 100 (N81DC), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. - [NTSB IAD03CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA068), Jul 26, 2003: Aero Commander 100 (N4103X), Fulton, KY, destroyed. Probable cause: The malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. - [NTSB ANC03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA035), Mar 21, 2003: Aero Commander 100 (N4123X), North Pole, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's improper usage of the airplane's fuel mixture control, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ATL03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA032), Jan 8, 2003: Aero Commander 100 (N3628X), Geneva, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to achieve takeoff due to a mistrimmed elevator, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA143), Aug 3, 2002: Aero Commander 100 (N3766X), Quincy, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the descent for landing. A proper glide path was not attained, inadequate remedial action, and a fence were factors. - [NTSB CHI02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA030), Nov 10, 2001: Aero Commander 100 (N3761X), Hillman, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind. - [NTSB MIA00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA253), Aug 27, 2000: Aero Commander 100 (N2982T), Chatom, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision and failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate fuel reserves, which resulted in fuel… - [NTSB LAX00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA128), Mar 16, 2000: Aero Commander 100 (N3896X), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain clearance from the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB NYC99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA018), Oct 26, 1998: Aero Commander AC-100 (N5546M), Bridgeton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane at touchdown. - [NTSB FTW98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA160), Mar 26, 1998: Aero Commander 100 (N5530M), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of the aileron control rod due to bending overstress. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA144), Apr 7, 1997: Aero Commander 100 (N87770), Knights Landing, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. - [NTSB ATL96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA088), May 29, 1996: Aero Commander 100 (N3797X), Jesup, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX94FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA211), May 4, 1994: Aero Commander 100 (N3661X), Ocotillo Wells, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed after experiencing a partial power failure while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to drain accumulated water from… - [NTSB FTW93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA219), Jul 27, 1993: Aero Commander 100 (N4134X), Vidor, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: CONTROL CABLE SEPARATION DUE TO THE THROTTLE POWER LEVER LINKAGE NOT BEING SECURED BY RETAINER RESULTANT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION. A FACTOR WAS A LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB MIA92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA181), Sep 15, 1992: Aero Commander 100 (N3791X), Panacea, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR PUSH/PULL ROD END BEARING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. - [NTSB MIA92FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA004), Oct 5, 1991: Aero Commander 100 (N3673X), Carrabelle, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE NON INSTRUMENT-RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (THUNDERSTORM) AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED (VSO) WHILE MANEUVERING.… - [NTSB CHI91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA089), Feb 3, 1991: Aero Commander 100 (N5516M), Browning, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL VENT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB ATL88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA027), Nov 1, 1987: Aero Commander 100 (N3798X), Moultrie, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA101), May 24, 1987: Aero Commander AC-100 (N3768X), Alderwood Manor, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA230), Aug 31, 1986: Aero Commander 100 (N4156X), Priest River, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA143), May 26, 1986: Aero Commander 100 (N4003X), Eufaula, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA137), Apr 27, 1986: Rockwell 100 (N3789X), Ft.Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA248), Sep 9, 1985: Aero Commander 100 (N3684X), Oak Hill, FL, destroyed - [NTSB DEN85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA170), Jun 22, 1985: Rockwell Aerocommander 112 (N37775), Landers, WY, destroyed - [NTSB LAX83LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA452), Sep 20, 1983: Aero Commander 100 (N3636X), Palm Springs, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTA01), Oct 17, 1982: Aero Commander 100 (N5539M), Red Lodge, MT, destroyed - [NTSB FTW82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA265), Jul 4, 1982: Aero Commander 100 (N3780X), Dekalb, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA105), Mar 29, 1982: Aero Commander 100 (N5518M), Mineral Point, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82DA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA084), Mar 24, 1982: Rockwell Commander AC-100 (N3870X), Chipley, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DLD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLD63), Sep 7, 1981: Aero Comdr 100 (N3891X), Ft Pierce, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FLQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLQ10), Jan 18, 1981: Aero Comdr 100 (N3658X), Berea, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVA68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVA68), Sep 27, 1980: Aero Comdr 100 (N4172X), Taft, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM53), Aug 17, 1980: Aero Comdr 100 (N2924T), Prineville, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG19), Aug 14, 1980: Aero Comdr 100 (N3866X), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DRJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ18), May 5, 1980: Aero-Comdr 100 (N3795X), Mt.Pleasant, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG06), Nov 16, 1979: Aero Comdr 100 (N3689X), Napa, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW79DQG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG38), May 22, 1979: Aero Comdr 100 (N3890X), Canadian, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLD64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD64), May 13, 1979: Aero Cmdr 100 (N5562M), Bonita Springs, FL, substantial damage All 134: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (94, 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 20231218020439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231218020439A), Dec 18, 2023: Aero Commander 100 (N4104X), Texarkana, AR, Substantial damage. On December 18, 2023, at approximately 1729 CST, an Aero Commander 100 with a pending registration and operated by commercial/flight instructor rated pilot,… - [Incident 20230408003029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230408003029I), Apr 8, 2023: Aero Commander 100 (N3778X), Orlando, FL, Minor damage. On 04/08/2023 N3778X, a commander 100, was landing on rwy 25 at korl when during the landing roll the nose gear collapsed and the fork became seperated from… - [Accident 20221013017509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221013017509A), Oct 13, 2022: Aero Commander 100 (N3885X), Edgewater, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot was asked if anything was wrong with the aircraft, engine, flight controls, etc... He stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the… - [Incident 20220330006959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220330006959I), Mar 30, 2022: Aero Commander 100 (N5563M), Linden, NJ, Minor damage. Pilot was performing touch and go's to runway 9 Linden Airport (kldj). On second landing attempt aircraft landed and the nose gear collapsed causing the… - [Accident 20201013017599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201013017599A), Oct 13, 2020: Aero Commander 100 (N631PF), Orange Springs, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 10/13/2020 at approximately 7:30 pm the student pilot [privacy data omitted] departed 95th avenue air strip (FD02) for a pleasure flight. At approximately… - [Accident 20200104000859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200104000859A), Jan 4, 2020: Aero Commander 100 (N5573M), Mullin, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot and student departed abilene regional airport in abilene, Texas. The purpose of the flight was for student to satisfy solo tower controlled airport… - [Accident 20150722015999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150722015999A), Jul 22, 2015: Aero Commander 100 (N5542M), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. On July 22, 2015, at 20:40 hours, an aerocommander 100, N5542M , crashed off runway 14 at Stinson airport. VFR flight conditions prevailed and the pilot did… - [Accident 20120128009849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120128009849A), Jan 28, 2012: Aero Commander 100 (N5551M), Seguine, TX, Substantial damage. N551M departed a private airport at approximately 10:20 am for huber airpark to refuel. The aircraft had just been purchased from the owner of the private… - [Incident 20110725017759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110725017759I), Jul 25, 2011: Aero Commander 100 (N2923T), North Little Ro, AR, Minor damage. On July 25, 2011, at 1430 CDT, a GA-685, N2923T, registered to the student pilot, experienced a hard landing at North Little Rock Airport, North Little Rock,… - [Accident 20110720014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110720014749A), Jul 20, 2011: Aero Commander 100 (N3656X), Llano, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot had 10 hours in aircraft, just purchased. Hired flight instructor for check out, performing to/go at the grass strip in Llano, both pilot and flight… - [Accident 20100703037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100703037849A), Jul 3, 2010: Aero Comman 100 (N3792X), Jacksonville, AR, Substantial damage. On July 3, 2010, at 0930 CST, an Aero commander, N3792X, registration pending to [privacy data omitted] attempted to land on a grass runway at Cheria Private… - [Accident 20091108054119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091108054119A), Nov 8, 2009: Aero Comman 100 (N4139X), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On November 8, 2009, approximately 1840 eastern standard time, N4139X, an Aero commander 100, registered to a private pilot, crashed into the everglades north… - [Accident 20070725014199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070725014199A), Jul 25, 2007: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3900X), Collegeville, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) While attempting to land at Collegeville airport (N10), aircraft was observed by witnesses to land long and attempted go around. Aircraft bounced several… - [Accident 20070208002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070208002179A), Feb 8, 2007: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3889X), Manokotak, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] states he was flying from togiak to dillingham, Alaska. He did not check weather. The ceiling was low although the… - [Accident 20060406006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060406006009A), Apr 6, 2006: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3602X), Englewood, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 6, 2006, at 0815 EST, an aero commander 100, N3602X, operating on a personal flight, aborted take off (due to low airspeed indication) and… - [Incident 20051021032979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051021032979I), Oct 21, 2005: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4107X), Kenedy, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On October 21, 2005, pilot in command operated an aero commander A-100 aircraft from floresville, TX to kennedy, TX while the aircraft did not have a… - [Accident 20041012035659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041012035659A), Oct 12, 2004: Slinds 100ACMDR (N81DC), Pittsburgh, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) At 1827ET, N81DC a rockwell AC-100 was taking off from Allegheny County Airport runway 28. A student pilot was making the take off with an instructor… - [Incident 20040617014609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040617014609I), Jun 17, 2004: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4156X), Walla Walla, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was taking off from bauman farm strip (private) and a crosswind caused him to veer off the mowed strip and make a gradual arc through the wheat… - [Incident 20040504013599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040504013599I), May 4, 2004: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4100X), Hillsdale, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Landing in crosswind and lost directional control of aircraft on rnwy 28. Aircraft rolled off runway into grass. Nose wheel was broken from aircraft,… - [Accident 20030726020669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030726020669A), Jul 26, 2003: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4103X), Fulton, KY, Destroyed. (-23) Brakes failed on landing rollout. Pilot tried to takeoff, but decided to abort. Aircraft hit dirt mound nose first, then flipped over. No obvious reason… - [Accident 20030320003919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030320003919A), Mar 20, 2003: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4123X), North Pole, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] takeoff was attempted with the mixture control leaned at the 1000RPM throttle setting and the carb heat control in the full hot… - [Accident 20030108001869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030108001869A), Jan 8, 2003: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3628X), Geneva, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 8, 2003 at approximately 11:00 am CST N3628X veered off a private grass strip (3500') and struck several trees during take-off. The aircraft… - [Accident 20020803023099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020803023099A), Aug 3, 2002: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3766X), Hadlock, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that while on final approach to runway 27, the aircraft's descent rate increased. The pilot added power, however the descent rate was not… - [Accident 20011110029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011110029949A), Nov 10, 2001: N3761X, Hillman, MN, No damage. (-23) Aircraft took-off to the south from grass strip. Pilot and 2 passengers were on board with approximately 35 gallons of fuel. Passenger weights were 200… - [Accident 20000827015229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000827015229A), Aug 27, 2000: Slinds 100ACMDR (N2982T), Chatom, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot departed evans airport in wilmur, Alabama (AL94) at 9:30 local for a sightseeing flight to lucedale, MS. And then proceeded toward jackson, AL.… - [Incident 20000603032409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603032409I), Jun 3, 2000: Aerocd 100 (N4138X), Rochester, NY, Minor damage. (-23)On staurday, June 3, 2000, at 1145 EDT, an aero commander 100, N4138X, registered to[privacy data omitted] went off the runway into the dirt on landing at… - [Accident 20000315009139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000315009139A), Mar 15, 2000: Aerocd 100 (N3896X), Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was flying in a glide approx. 200 ft. AGL when a gust of wind hit the aircraft and caused him to loose control. The aircraft stalled and the… - [Incident 20000213003409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000213003409I), Feb 13, 2000: Aerocd 100 (N3651X), North Hampton, NY, Minor damage. Mr. Anderson states that on 13 feb 2000 at 1345 pm he landed on the lake after making two passes to insure that the area was safe and noticed another aircraft… - [Incident 19990817039889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990817039889I), Aug 17, 1999: Aerocd 100 (N4131X), Ocala, FL. Engine stopped during flight, pilot made emergency landing in refuge area. There was no damage to the aircraft of property and no injuries. FAA inspection… - [Accident 19981026030219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981026030219A), Oct 26, 1998: N5546M, Bridgeton, NJ, Substantial damage. Acft nose gear collapsed on landing. (-23) upon returning from a cross country flight it would appear that the pilot made a faster than normal appraoch/landing… - [Accident 19980326040619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980326040619A), Mar 26, 1998: Aerocd 100 (N5530M), Fort Worth, TX, Substantial damage. (.4)The control rod for the pilot's aileron control separated during takeoff, initial climb, after the pilot heard a 'loud pop'. The pilot elected to land… - [Accident 19970407005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970407005259A), Apr 7, 1997: Aerocd 100 (N87770), Knights Landing, CA, Substantial damage. Narrative: on April 7, 1997, at 1130 hours pacific daylight time, an aero commander 100, N87770, was substantially damaged during Landing at a private airstrip… - [Accident 19960529012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960529012089A), May 29, 1996: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3797X), Jesup, GA, Substantial damage. Crashed on takeoff. - [Incident 19940528023412I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940528023412I), May 28, 1994: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3791X), Westminister, MD, Minor damage. Collided in flight with a Cessna 152. Evasive action but prop struck top of rudder on 152. Both landed safely. - [Accident 19940504009979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940504009979A), May 4, 1994: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3661X), Ocotillo Wells, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Prior rough engine. Pilot cleaned carb and replaced. Engine quit on takeoff stalled in climbing turn. Water in carb - [Incident 19931012043289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931012043289I), Oct 12, 1993: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3766X), Anaconda, MT, Minor damage. Appears pilot made a hard landing. Nose gear and propeller damaged. - [Incident 19930202003629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930202003629I), Feb 2, 1993: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4134X), Dayton, TX. Partial power loss while conducting pipeline patrol. Precautionary landing in field. Found auto fuel in tank. - [Incident 19921005047289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921005047289I), Oct 5, 1992: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4134X), Devers, TX, Minor damage. Windshield blew in on pipeline patrol. Forced landing on pipeline right of way. - [Accident 19920915040809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920915040809A), Sep 15, 1992: Slinds 100A (N3791X), Panacea, FL, Substantial damage. Nose steering rod failed landing in quartering tailwind. Nose wheel castered caused nose gear collapse. Nose over. - [Accident 19911005044899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911005044899A), Oct 5, 1991: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3673X), Carrabelle, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flew into thunderstrom area. Lost control and crashed. VFR pilot,unairworthy aircraft. No gyros. No weather briefing - [Accident 19910203001359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203001359A), Feb 3, 1991: Slinds 100ACMDR (N5516M), Browning, MO, Substantial damage. Lost power on climb to cruise. Landed in a pasture. Pilot beleives fuel vent blocked by plastic. - [Incident 19910101060549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910101060549I), Jan 1, 1991: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4157X), Portmouth, VA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway and hit some small saplings. - [Incident 19900411014509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900411014509I), Apr 11, 1990: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4167X), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. Pilot stated on landing aircraft hit bump on runway. Bounced. Made a go around. Nose gear broke on landing. - [Accident 19871101065949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871101065949A), Nov 1, 1987: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3798X), Moultrie, GA, Substantial damage. Unable to obtain takeoff speed. Aborted. Overran end of runway into soft dirt. Nose wheel and wing damaged. - [Accident 19870524078789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870524078789A), May 24, 1987: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3768X), Alderwood Manor, WA, Substantial damage. Unable to clear trees on climbout. Aborted takeoff. Hard landing in adjacent field. Gross weight and no wind factor. - [Accident 19860831043419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860831043419A), Aug 31, 1986: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4156X), Priest River, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft undershot the runway on a downwind landing. Thunderstorm north of field producing gusty winds. - [Accident 19860526019529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860526019529A), May 26, 1986: Slinds 100ACMDR (N4003X), Eufaula, AL, Substantial damage. Broken windshield parts blew into cockpit. Unable tomaintain altitude. Flipped over landing in a plowed field. - [Accident 19860427013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860427013959A), Apr 27, 1986: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3789X), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft stolen by unlicensed teenager. Went off taxiway side, bounced and hit nose first. Arrested by the police. - [Accident 19850909075389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850909075389A), Sep 9, 1985: Slinds 100ACMDR (N3684X), Oak Hill, FL, Destroyed. Struck trees after fuel selector was moved and engine quit. Water in tanks. No wing sumps. No n number on aircraft. - [Incident 19850721058969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850721058969I), Jul 21, 1985: Slinds 100ACMDR (N2926T), Rockland, ME, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed during hard landing. All 94: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AU000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000759), Aug 31, 2000: TORQUE TUBE. CRACKED. (AUS) CONTROL TORQUE TUBE CRACKED. TORQUE TUBE ALSO EXHIBITED A 10 DEGREE TWIST FROM END TO END. - [SDR AU000758](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000758), Aug 31, 2000: TORQUE TUBE. CRACKED. (AUS) CONTROL TORQUE TUBE CRACKED IN THREE PLACES IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CONTROL COLUMN PIVOT. - [SDR 99ZZZX3505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3505), Aug 24, 1999: LINE. CRACKED. PILOT NOTED DUAL BLEED AIR FAIL LIGHTS ON MASTER CAUTION PANEL. PILOT FERRIED AIRCRAFT BACK TO HOME BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOT TO CRACKED BLEED AIR LINE ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Beech 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-100): 14 registered aircraft, registry code 1152916 - [Boeing 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-100): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1381902 - [Bristo 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/bristo-100): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601CL - [Terrill Special 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/terrill-special-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560130 - [Dyer-Craft 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/dyer-craft-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601HT - [Linn-Craft 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/linn-craft-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601R3 - [Taylor Clarence E #100](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-clarence-e-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601SZ - [Sun Aerospace Group 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/sun-aerospace-group-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056127A - [Donald R Gutzmer 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/donald-r-gutzmer-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05632C5 - [Midwest 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/midwest-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056351X - [Ellman Robert A 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/ellman-robert-a-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05635VS - [Exel George 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/exel-george-100): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636GJ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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