# FAA incident reports: Aero Commander 500-B A list on [Aero Commander 500-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 132 reports - [Accident 20260317005219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260317005219A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MO · Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The airman departed runway 26L at ksus on a part 135 cargo flight. After rotation, the aircraft pitched up abruptly, consistent with an apparent pitch control problem. The pilot attempted to return to runway 26L with a right circle approach. During the… - [Incident 20250711013239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250711013239I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Kzph, FL · Jul 11, 2025 · N329RS · Minor damage > Pilot opted for a short-field landing exercise, sink rate appeared slightly high, so throttle adjustments were made to stabilize descent without overcompensation. A full-stall landing was achieved. Upon contact with the pavement surface just before the… - [Accident 20231107016699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231107016699A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Horton, MI · Nov 7, 2023 · N118PW · Substantial damage > While enroute to jxn near dayton, the right engine began to show a fuel pressure fluctuation and started to surge. Pilot turned on the boost pump and that alleviated the surging. He then called dayton, and cancelled his IFR flight plan, and switched to VFR.… - [Incident 20231026022219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231026022219I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Tampa Bay, FL · Oct 26, 2023 · N443WA · Minor damage > During taxi to park on the ramp, the right tire departed the tarmac into the grassy area. The right-wing tip dipped, and the leading edge was damaged after contacting a steel fence post. - [Accident 20230128001989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230128001989A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Sylacauga, AL · Jan 28, 2023 · N107DF · Substantial damage > On January 28, 2023, about 17:40 CST a twin-engine Aero Commander 500-B airplane, [privacy data omitted], experience a loss of engine power during cruise flight enroute to (kbhm) after departure from (kvdf). Pilot landed in open field airplane impacted trees… - [Incident 20221118020019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221118020019I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Carolina, PR · Nov 18, 2022 · N6106X · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Departed tjsj VFR to tupw. Landing attempted at tupw; diverted to tjsj due to landing gear issues. Situation was communicated at 1640Z on 120.9 to ZSU05. Sjut controller noticed the left landing gear appeared to be up after low pass.… - [Incident 20210829015159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210829015159I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbia, CA · Aug 29, 2021 · N501TC · Minor damage > On August 29, 2021 N501TC a 500 Aero Commander was involved in an incident when the aircraft landing gear retracted during a ground taxi after landing. At the time of the incident the aircraft was conducting several landings during an instructional flight.… - [Incident 20210519004019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210519004019I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Tampa, FL · May 19, 2021 · N610BW · Minor damage > On may 19, 2021, at 0321 EDT, a rockwell international Aero Commander 500-B, N610BW, registered central airlines inc., had its nose landing gear (NLG) tire blow during landing rollout on runway 10 at Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL (tpa), while on part… - [Accident 20200327009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200327009259A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Opalocka, FL · Mar 27, 2020 · N516DT · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to extend the gear prior to landing. Aircraft lower surface contacted the runway. Pilot was able to get aircraft back into the air. Pilot then made another approach to landing with the gear down and landed successfully. Lower surface of the… - [Incident 20180112000699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180112000699I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Atlanta, GA · Jan 12, 2018 · N324RR · Minor damage > Aircraft struck a deer during take off and continued to destination bhm. Upon exiting the aircraft damage was noted. - [Accident 20150819014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150819014039A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Dallesport, WA · Aug 19, 2015 · N1010F · Substantial damage > At uncontrolled airport pilot made radio call to taxi for takeoff on runway 31. At departure end of 31 pilot made radio call for takeoff from 31. A contractor in truck made radio call and immediately crossed into active at intersection of runway 7/25. Pilot… - [Accident 20141118021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141118021039A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Chicago, IL · Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Pilot in command (PIC) of N30MB, an Aero Commander, departed runway 31C at midway international airport (mdw) in Chicago, Illinois at approximately 08:38 UTC. Shortly after takeoff, at 08:40 UTC the PIC reported a problem with the left engine of the aircraft.… - [Incident 20141113023959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141113023959I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Oklahoma City, OK · Nov 13, 2014 · N304JT · Minor damage > Aircraft struck a bird during short final approach to runway 35L. - [Incident 20140927016789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140927016789I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Frederick, MD · Sep 27, 2014 · N6172X · Minor damage > On rollout at @30-40 mph, both main gear collapsed. - [Accident 20131030021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131030021729A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Lubbock, TX · Oct 30, 2013 · N917GT · Substantial damage > On October 30, 2013, at 2140 CDT, an Aero Commander 500-B, bearing registration number N917GT, registered to central air southwest inc, landed on runway 35L at Lubbock international (klbb), experienced a gear-up landing. The aircraft was being operated on a… - [Accident 20130301003439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130301003439A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Broomfield, CO · Mar 1, 2013 · N93AA · Substantial damage > On March 01, 2013 at 15:45 MST, an Aero Commander 500B, N93AA, registered to houston air impacted the grounds of the omni interlocken resort golf course. The aircraft experienced dual engine failure during take-off for a maintneance flight at rocky mountain… - [Incident 20121010022399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121010022399I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Porterville, CA · Oct 10, 2012 · N1165Z · No damage > Aircraft departed bfl to ptv on 10/10/2012 with 55 gallons of fuel. The aircraft was on final to ptv around 2:30PM when the aircraft experienced a total power loss in both left and right engines. The aircraft was on a 45 entry app. 3NM to the downwind at… - [Incident 20120117000609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120117000609I.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Eden Prairie, MN · Jan 17, 2012 · N444CA · No damage > During climb from fcm the pilot noticed RPM drop for the left engine followed by other guages for the left side also dropping. Minneapolis approach was contacted and power loss was indicated. The left engine was feathered. The left engine was also shut down… - [Accident 20120113001889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120113001889A.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OK · Jan 13, 2012 · N524HW · Destroyed > Aircraft departed mkc for cuh, approximately 10 miles south of bvo both engines shutdown; pilot turned aircraft back towards bco and attempted landing; aircraft landed approximately 1 mile short of runway. - [Accident 20101227054099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101227054099A.md): Aero Comman 500-B · Columbus, OH · Dec 27, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage > While on a down wind approach to runway 27L at osu the pilot of N888CA declared an emergency. The aircraft descended sharply on the base leg hitting the ground on airport property, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20100818043059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818043059I.md): Aero Comman 500-B · Brooksville, FL · Aug 18, 2010 · N110WB · Minor damage > During normal landing in calm winds, pilot lowered the landing gear and confirmed normal dear down indications. Pilot touched down smoothly and continued to coast to the end of the runway approximately 2000 feet. Approximately 1000 feet down the runway, the… - [Accident 20100811041329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100811041329A.md): Aero Comman 500-B · Burns, OR · Aug 11, 2010 · N500FV · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > On August 11, 2010, about 0855 pacific daylight time, an Aero commander 500B, N500FV, impacted the terrain about 87 miles south of Burns, oregen. The private pilot and his passenger were killed, and the airplane sustained substanrial damage. The 14 code of… - [Incident 20100205026989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100205026989I.md): Aero Comman 500-B · Chicago, IL · Feb 5, 2010 · N415BH · Minor damage > Pilot reported an unsafe nose gear indication. During a low pass the mdw tower reported that the nose gear appeared to be down. During the landing roll out the nose gear collapsed. - [Accident 20090317005409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090317005409A.md): Gulstm 500B · Pontiac, MI · Mar 17, 2009 · N175AC · Minor damage > (-23) Student pilot was landing on runway 27R with winds reported 200 at 13 gusting 19. Student touched down right of runway centerline and during rollout aircraft veered to the right and departed the right side of the runway before the flight instructor… - [Incident 20080619834909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080619834909I.md): Gulstm 500B · Kansas City, MO · Jun 19, 2008 · N324RR · No damage > (-23)During cruise flight the aircraft lost hydraulic pressure. On approach to mkc pilot used the emergency extension system to extend gear and landed without incident. [privacy data omitted] Is closed with this report. - [Accident 20080601854979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601854979A.md): Aerocd 500B · Charlotte Amal, U.S. Virgin Islands · Jun 1, 2008 · N411FS · Substantial damage > On June 12, 2008 this office received a report from st. thomas; air traffic control reporting that on June 1, 2008 aero commander 500B, aircraft registration N411FS was on arrival to Cyril e. King airport (stt) with landing gear malfunctions. The pilot in… - [Accident 20080116010449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080116010449A.md): Gulstm 500B · Tulsa, OK · Jan 16, 2008 · N712AT · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Aircraft departed Tulsa international (tul) airport at 2240HRS CST enroute to wiley post (pwa). After departure tul tower called pilot and he reported a gyro problem. Tower gave the pilot a left turn heading 250 degrees, with an assigned altitude of… - [Incident 20071231830989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071231830989I.md): Gulstm 500B · Louisville, KY · Dec 31, 2007 · N107DF · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot of the aircraft reported moderate to severe turbulence during his approach to Louisville Bowman Field (see pilot statement). At the time he normally would have extended the landing gear, the aircraft encountered turbulence so strong that the… - [Accident 20071114826169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071114826169A.md): Gulstm 500B · Kansas City, MO · Nov 14, 2007 · N444CB · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot stated that he had extended the landing gear 2 miles south of the mkc airport at 160 mph and 3 green lights were indicated on his final approach to runway 1. As the aircraft touched down for landing and only after the nose gear touched, the… - [Incident 20061012022879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061012022879I.md): Gulstm 500B · Wichita, KS · Oct 12, 2006 · N516DT · Minor damage > (-23) On October 12, 2006, at 2110 local time, aircraft N516DT nose landing gear tire blew on landing causing minor damage to the wheel assembly. - [Incident 20060915019589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060915019589I.md): Gulstm 500B · Omaha, NE · Sep 15, 2006 · N446AE > (-23) N44AE, GA-500-B, being operated by central air southwest, inc., was in cruise flight, enroute to Omaha, NE, when the left engine started to lose RPM. The pilot shut down the engine and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed without further incident.… - [Incident 20060417004499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060417004499I.md): Gulstm 500B · Kansas City, MO · Apr 17, 2006 · N516DT · Minor damage > (-23) During an approach to land, the nose wheel position light indicated a malfunction. After trouble shooting the system, the pilot made two "fly-bys" the control tower and one "fly-by" the company maintenance hangar. All surface observations indicated the… - [Accident 20051116031999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051116031999A.md): Gulstm 500B · Gaylord, MI · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On November 16, 2005 at approximately 2305, N1153C (GA-500-B), operated by central air southwest inc. impacted terrain on approach to Gaylord airport (glr). The cargo flight departed grand rapids (grr) at approximately 1708 enroute to Gaylord. The pilot… - [Incident 20050928023089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050928023089I.md): Gulstm 500B · Heber, UT · Sep 28, 2005 · N6224X · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot reported all 3 gear lights were green. Upon touchdown the nose gear retracted allowing the aircraft to touch down on the nose of the aircraft. Initial inspection of the gear showed that 3 bolts in a hydraulic steering actuator had been sheared.… - [Incident 20040811021249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040811021249I.md): Gulstm 500B · Omaha, NE · Aug 11, 2004 · N127KH > (-23) N127KH being operated by central air southwest inc., departed Omaha, NE., on a flight to Kansas city, MO. At approximately 500 feet of altitude the right engine shutdown and the pilot declared an emergency. The pilot returned to the airport and landed… - [Incident 20031211033989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031211033989I.md): Gulstm 500B · Bloomington-Nor, IL · Dec 11, 2003 · N615MT > (-23) Aircraft departed from chicago midway enroute to st. louis lambert and was 5 miles south of Bloomington, IL at 6000 ft when aircraft started to experience electrical failure starting with the heater, then lights, transponder and comm radios. Chicago… - [Accident 20030528010979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010979A.md): Gulstm 500B · Grand Canyon, AZ · May 28, 2003 · N64TS · Substantial damage > (-23) Prior to flight the pilot received a full weather brief, there was blue sky to the south, west was scattered clouds and to the east and north there was verga. Performed complete weight and balance, approximately 90 gallons of fuel on board, which was… - [Incident 20030304002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030304002289I.md): Gulstm 500B · Stockton, CA · Mar 4, 2003 · N353CC · Minor damage > (-23) On approach to sck, the pilot put the landing gear switch to the down position and received no green light for nose gear. He did one go around to try to get the nose gear to free fall into the lock position, but had no success. He then decided to land,… - [Accident 20021101036079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021101036079A.md): Gulstm 500B · Rayville, LA · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed · 3 fatal > (-23) There were several witnesses that either heard the airplane or saw the airplane for a few seconds before it disappeared from their view. One witness, who is a private pilot, reported seeing the airplane at a low altitude (1,000 feet) doing power off… - [Accident 20020603015079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020603015079A.md): Gulstm 500B · Dominica, DO · Jun 3, 2002 · N78336 · No damage · 2 fatal > (-23) On may 31, 2002, at 1315 local time an accident was reported near the vicinity of Dominica island (tdpd). The company involved in this accident was bevins air service inc., operating as a part 135 air taxi operation. The preliminary accident report… - [Incident 20020226002909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020226002909I.md): Gulstm 500A · Billings, MT · Feb 26, 2002 · N9382R > (-23) During cruise at 12,000 ft. the LH engine began to surge and the aircraft yawed left and the pilot noticed the left engine running rough. Occurrence repeated several times before the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed… - [Incident 20010802026719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010802026719I.md): Gulstm 500B · Peoria, IL · Aug 2, 2001 · N712AT · Minor damage > (-23) During night taxi operations, the pilot of N712AT, collided with a chain link fence in the ramp area, and sustained damage to the right wing tip lense cover. Contract maintenance was performed by byerly aviation in Peoria, Illinois, to replace the right… - [Incident 20010410007689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010410007689I.md): Gulstm 500B · Newport, RI · Apr 10, 2001 · N6106X · Minor damage > (-23)Right main gear collapsed on the runway after landing, stopping, and making a 180 degree turn for taxi. A gear swing was performed following this incident and no mechanical anomalies were discovered. - [Incident 20010329008339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010329008339I.md): Gulstm 500B · Bennett, CO · Mar 29, 2001 · N615MT > (-23) Upon arrival at the scene, aircraft was found without any damage. A visual inspection of the fuel tanks was made by inspectors from the denver FSDO and found them to be empty. The inspectors also made an attempt to drain fuel from the aircraft fuel… - [Incident 20010120001569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010120001569I.md): Gulstm 500B · Omaha, NE · Jan 20, 2001 · N690RR > (-23) N690RR, enroute Kansas city, MO. To Omaha, NE. Was on descent into Omaha when the pilot felt the a/c yaw so he shut down the left engine. The a/c landed without incident. Maintenance found the #4 cylinder hold down studs broken. Further investigation… - [Incident 20001013024599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001013024599I.md): Gulstm 500B · Hutchinson, MN · Oct 13, 2000 · N411JF > (-23) During cruise flight, pilot heard loud bang. Instrument scan revealed left engine oil pressure reading low and oil temp rising. Pilot shutdown engine, feathered propeller and landed at nearest airport, Hutchinson, MN. Inspection by mechanic revealed #5… - [Accident 19990512005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990512005059A.md): Gulstm 500B · Nassau, Bahamas · May 12, 1999 · N6138X · Destroyed > Acft crashed into the ocean and was destroyed, the pilot/sole occupant has not yet been located, other circumstances are unknown at this time, the accident occurred off shore of Nassau, Bahamas. - [Incident 19990505016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990505016499I.md): Gulstm 500B · St Paul, MN · May 5, 1999 · N888CA > During cruise flight, number 2 engine RPM decreased from 2300 RPM to 1100 RPM in 2 seconds. Pilot was unable to restore engine power. Propeller was feathered and engine secured, followed by uneventful landing at kstp. Inspection revealed cam shaft failed to… - [Incident 19990408021059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990408021059I.md): Gulstm 500B · Cleveland, OH · Apr 8, 1999 · N524HW > Pilot landed on wrong runway. Cleared to land on 23R. Landed on runway 23L. - [Incident 19990211012169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990211012169I.md): Gulstm 500B · Grand Island, NE · Feb 11, 1999 · N922BS > The crew of N922BS was on IFR flight plan transporting cargo from oma to gri. A few minutes after departure, they encountered icing conditions and noticed the windsheild anti-ice system was inoperative. They stated their visibility was obscured from… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/incidents.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 report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0141106') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-b/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.