# NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 112

A list on [Aero Commander 112](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-112.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB ERA26FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA350.md): Aero Commander 112 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2026 · N1102J · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2026, about 1120 eastern daylight time, an Aero Commander 112, N1102J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chatsworth, Georgia. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA220.md): Aero Commander 112 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2026 · N27007 · Substantial damage
  > On June 6, 2026, at 0900 central daylight time, an Aero Commander, N27007, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Fabens, Texas. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA044.md): Aero Commander 112 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2023 · N1143J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA322.md): Aero Commander 112 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N1181J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to metal contamination within the cylinder following poor maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN20CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA299.md): Rockwell 112 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2020 · N1013J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go around.
- [NTSB ERA18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA034.md): Aero Commander 112 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N690RU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach due to his distraction by the failure of an avionics panel, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB CEN14LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA081.md): Rockwell International 112 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2013 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.
- [NTSB CEN11FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA358.md): Rockwell 112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N1041J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA143.md): Aero Commander 112A · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N1006J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to continue takeoff with partial engine power.
- [NTSB LAX07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA020.md): Aero Commander 112 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N1022J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB DFW05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA192.md): Aero Commander 112 · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB IAD04LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA037.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N1222J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA223.md): Aero Commander 112 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and…
- [NTSB LAX01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA173.md): Aero Commander 112A · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N1159J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the worn nose wheel steering assembly.
- [NTSB FTW98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA281.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1188J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of…
- [NTSB SEA98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA018.md): Aero Commander 112 · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N1054J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors include the physiological impairment of the pilot's judgement due to alcohol.
- [NTSB FTW96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA075.md): Aero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds.
- [NTSB MIA96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA038.md): Aero Commander 112 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N88MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel.
- [NTSB NYC94FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA161.md): Rockwell 112A · Binghamton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N1253J · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequate preflight preparation that resulted in the decision to attempt takeoff on a runway which was beyond the airplane takeoff performance capability to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX94FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA309.md): Aero Commander 112 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N1018J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor to properly judge the flare to avert a hard landing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly repair the engine case halves during engine overhaul. A factor in the accident was the uneven relief of…
- [NTSB LAX94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA105.md): Rockwell AC-112 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N1084J · Substantial damage
  > the worn/chafed landing gear wire which provided intermittent electrical power to the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB ATL93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA131.md): Aero Commander 112 · Broadway, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N1035J · Substantial damage
  > Water and contaminants in the aircraft fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA169.md): Aero Commander 112 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N1024J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: improper preflight planning/preparation, inadequate fuel supply, refueling stop not performed, and no suitable terrain found in the…
- [NTSB SEA89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA097.md): Aero Commander 112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N1068J · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying, while impaired from consumption of alcohol, and his delay in initiating a go-around when the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway. Related factors were: light conditions at dusk, unfavorable winds, and failure of…
- [NTSB ATL87FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA243.md): Aero Commander 112 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N1050J · Destroyed
  > On the previous flt, the plt made two unsuccessful IFR approaches before landing on the third attempt. The pax- configured acft was loaded with cargo. The plt filed an IFR flight plan and departed the arpt. Radio contact was established with ATC and the plt…
- [NTSB NYC87LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA270.md): Rockwell 112A · No Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1987 · N1223J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft bounced on landing and directional control was lost. The airplane veered to the left side of the runway and struck a pile of rubble and continued into the bay.
- [NTSB FTW87FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA134.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Ft.Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N1153J · Substantial damage
  > On 6/6/87 a Rockwell commander 112, N1153J, impacted the terrain near meacham field, forth worth, Texas while on a photography flight. The pilot had been cleared to land on runway 16L when the tower changed the runway assignment to 16R. The pilot added power…
- [NTSB BFO87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA027.md): Rockwell 112 · Edgewood, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N112BB · Destroyed
  > On the day of the accident and before the accident flight, the inlet fuel hose to the fuel flow divider was replaced. The hose assembly was fabricated by maint personnel. An inspection flight afterwards revealed engine roughness during fuel mixture leaning.…
- [NTSB MIA87FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA045.md): North American Rockwell 112 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1986 · N1142J · Destroyed
  > The acft, being flown by a non-instrument rated plt, appeared over the arpt without making contact with the tower while the arpt was under instrument flt conditions and the control zone was in operation. After making several erratic passes the plt contacted…
- [NTSB NYC87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA022.md): Gulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed
  > The acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area…
- [NTSB NYC84LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA322.md): Gulfstream 112 · West Hampton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1984 · N1093J · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground following a loss of control during the landing flare. As the student plt began the flare, the acft veered to the left and contacted the ground despite the application of right rudder.
- [NTSB ATL82DA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA266.md): Aero Commander 112 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N1072J · Substantial damage
  > Upon arrival at the destination arpt, the rwy lights were off & the plt diverted to the fayette arpt. During final the acft struck a tree 200 ft from the displaced threshold of rwy 21. The tree was 13 ft above the rwy end elevation.
- [NTSB FTW82DRA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DRA10.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1981 · N1086J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA07.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1981 · N1015J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKQ06.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1981 · N1183J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FLD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLD06.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1980 · N1103J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA039.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Rd Feathr Lks, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N1065J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA052.md): Rockwell 112 · Witt Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 4, 1980 · N1098J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FVA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVA16.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1979 · N1109J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE54.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1979 · N112BA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FGM27.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N1031J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DA039.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N1168J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX96LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA321.md): Rockwell 112 · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Closed · Jun 19, 1977 · N1168J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW77FQG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG21.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N1109J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA046.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1977 · N1095J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FQD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQD08.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1977 · N1046J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG07.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1976 · N1082J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEI41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEI41.md): Rockwell 112A · Perrysville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1976 · N1166J · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYG25.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1975 · N1078J · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('0144701')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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