# NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 100 A list on [Aero Commander 100](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 134 investigations - [NTSB CEN24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA069.md): Aero Commander 100 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N4104X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2022 · N3885X · Substantial damage > 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 gross weight. - [NTSB ERA21LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA020.md): Aero Commander 100 · Citra, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2020 · N631PF · Substantial damage > 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 to depart from an unlit airstrip in dark night conditions. - [NTSB CEN20LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA055.md): Aero Commander 100 · Mullin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2020 · N5573M · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damage > 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 inoperative airplane battery/engine starter. - [NTSB CEN12LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA192.md): Aero Commander 100 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N5551M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3792X · Substantial damage > 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 type. - [NTSB ERA10FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA052.md): Aero Commander 100 · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N4139X · Substantial damage > The flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB NYC07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA175.md): Aero Commander 100 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N3900X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB ANC07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA019.md): Aero Commander 100 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N3889X · Substantial damage > 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, snow showers, and snow-covered terrain. - [NTSB MIA06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA080.md): Aero Commander 100 · Englewood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N3602X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N81DC · Substantial damage > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. - [NTSB IAD03CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA068.md): Aero Commander 100 · Fulton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N4103X · Destroyed > The malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. - [NTSB ANC03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA035.md): Aero Commander 100 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N4123X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Geneva, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N3628X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3766X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Hillman, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3761X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chatom, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2982T · Substantial damage > 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 exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a forced landing… - [NTSB LAX00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA128.md): Aero Commander 100 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N3896X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander AC-100 · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N5546M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane at touchdown. - [NTSB FTW98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA160.md): Aero Commander 100 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N5530M · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Knights Landing, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N87770 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N3797X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N3661X · Destroyed > 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 the aircraft fuel system during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB FTW93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA219.md): Aero Commander 100 · Vidor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4134X · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander 100 · Panacea, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N3791X · Substantial damage > Failure of the nose landing gear push/pull rod end bearing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA92FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA004.md): Aero Commander 100 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N3673X · Destroyed > 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to… - [NTSB CHI91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA089.md): Aero Commander 100 · Browning, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N5516M · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel vent. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA027.md): Aero Commander 100 · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N3798X · Substantial damage > The plt took off to the north at the private, sod airstrip. He rptd that the acft began to 'drop' shortly after liftoff. He then attempted to arrest the descent by increasing the nose-up pitch angle, and the acft 'began to stall'. He aborted the takeoff and… - [NTSB SEA87LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA101.md): Aero Commander AC-100 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N3768X · Substantial damage > During takeoff on a short 1700 foot airstrip under no wind conditions, close to gross weight, the aircraft was not able to clear trees at the departure end of the runway. The pilot recognized this and reduced power for a precautionary landing onto an adjacent… - [NTSB SEA86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA230.md): Aero Commander 100 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N4156X · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land while a thunderstorm was within two miles of the airport. Strong turbulence was present during the approach but the pilot elected to continue the approach. A strong downdraft occurred when the aircraft was about 50 feet AGL.… - [NTSB ATL86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA143.md): Aero Commander 100 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N4003X · Substantial damage > During a descent of 400-500 fpm at 120-125 mph the windshield blew into the aircraft. A portion of the windshield remained attached to the acft, folded up so as to jut above the cabin roof and acted as a spoiler. Level flight could not be maintained due to… - [NTSB MIA86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA137.md): Rockwell 100 · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N3789X · Substantial damage > The acft was stolen by a 17 year old non-pilot rated male. While taxiing on a taxiway the acft was reported to be fish tailing before it ran off the taxiway and became airborne. When the acft touched down it bounced aprx 10 ft into the air and performed a… - [NTSB MIA85FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA248.md): Aero Commander 100 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N3684X · Destroyed > The plt was making his first flt in his recently purchased acft. The plt stated that both fuel tanks were full prior to take-off. Approximately 20 mins after take-off, an attempt was made to switch from the right fuel tank to the left fuel tank. Seconds… - [NTSB DEN85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA170.md): Rockwell Aerocommander 112 · Landers, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N37775 · Destroyed > On June 22, 1985, a Rockwell aerocommander 112 impacted the ground immediately after takeoff. The density alt was 7700 ft. after takeoff the plt realized the acft would not clear a ridgetop. The acft began to descend & was maneuvered to land on level terrain.… - [NTSB LAX83LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA452.md): Aero Commander 100 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N3636X · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered deteriorating wx. He was an instrument plt, but had chosen not to file & fly under IFR due to terrain, wx, low performance of the acft & lack of pitot heat. The plt noted a ceiling at 5500 ft MSL when he crossed banning… - [NTSB DEN83FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTA01.md): Aero Commander 100 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1982 · N5539M · Destroyed > After takeoff, the aircraft lost airspeed and started an uninitiated descent. The pilot was unable to power out of it and the aircraft contacted two buildings and a fence before stopping in an open field. The winds were from 200 degrees at 30 KTS, gusting to… - [NTSB FTW82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA265.md): Aero Commander 100 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N3780X · Substantial damage > The pilot lost power during a local flight and attempted a landing on a highway. Control was lost and aircraft collided with a fence. The aircraft was landed downwind. Post accident check showed 125 mag drop on both mags and a maximum static of 2350. - [NTSB CHI82DA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA105.md): Aero Commander 100 · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N5518M · Substantial damage > The right main gear collapsed during a landing on runway 22 with the wind from 140 degrees at 15 gusting 22 knots. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the right and went off of the runway. It continued into a gully and nosed over. An examination revealed… - [NTSB MIA82DA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA084.md): Rockwell Commander AC-100 · Chipley, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N3870X · Substantial damage > The student pilot/mechanic was attempting to fly the aircraft from where the owner kept the aircraft to the maintainance facility approximately 4 miles away. The pilot stated that just after level off the engine quit. A road was selected to land on but at the… - [NTSB MIA81DLD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLD63.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N3891X · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FLQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLQ10.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Berea, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 18, 1981 · N3658X · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVA68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVA68.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1980 · N4172X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYM53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM53.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1980 · N2924T · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG19.md): Aero Comdr 100 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1980 · N3866X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DRJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ18.md): Aero-Comdr 100 · Mt.Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1980 · N3795X · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG06.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N3689X · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79DQG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG38.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Canadian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N3890X · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLD64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD64.md): Aero Cmdr 100 · Bonita Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1979 · N5562M · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100/ntsb.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0140202') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-100/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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