# NTSB investigations: 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.

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- [NTSB CEN26FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA140.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · Destroyed
  > On March 17, 2026, about 0024 central daylight time, an Aero Commander 500-B airplane, N444CA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chesterfield, Missouri. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA033.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2023 · N118PW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power to both engines as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing was the inoperative fuel quantity sending unit.
- [NTSB ERA23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA122.md): Aero Commander 500 · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2023 · N107DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to assure there was an adequate amount of fuel onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA056.md): Aero Commander 500 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2020 · N777CM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna pilot’s lack of understanding of the…
- [NTSB ERA20CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA148.md): Aero Commander 500 · Opalocka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2020 · N516DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction and his delayed go-around, which allowed the airplane to get too low and contact the runway with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB GAA15CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA262.md): Aero Commander 500 B · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N1010F · Substantial damage
  > A motor vehicle's runway incursion causing the premature rotation of the departing airplane, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB CEN15FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA048.md): Aero Commander 500 B · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 - B · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N917GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete a landing checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the weather during approach.
- [NTSB CEN13FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA182.md): Aero Commander 500B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2013 · N93AA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel gauge to indicate the actual amount of fuel on board the airplane and the design of the airplane's fuel system, which precluded a visual confirmation of the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA134.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N524HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA397.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N500FV · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering those conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA149.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Charlotte Amali · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N411FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify inadequate clamping of the aluminum line during inspection, and the undetected fatigue cracking of the line which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB DFW08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA056.md): Aero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N712AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions, and prevailing instrument…
- [NTSB CHI08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA044.md): Aero Commander GA-500-B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N444CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed
  > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA168.md): Aero Commander 500B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2003 · N64TS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a wind shear just after liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL02WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA116.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Roseau, Dominica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2002 · N78336 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA155.md): Aero Commander 500B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N6138X · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons, due to the wreckage never being recovered from the water.
- [NTSB SEA98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA073.md): Aero Commander 500-A · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N9382R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear strut outer-body to inner-body needle bearing from the lack of lubrication and the development of corrosion. An inadequate manufacturer's inspection program was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA092.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N556BW · Destroyed
  > failure of the flight crew to maintain minimum control speed (Vmc) during go-around from a single-engine approach, which resulted in loss of control and collision with power lines and the ground. Related factors were: a ruptured diaphragm in the distributor…
- [NTSB FTW97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA258.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N802TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures to reduce drag and maintain best climb airspeed. Factors were the partial loss of engine power due to the cracks in the #1 and #4 cylinders as the result of an unapproved modification of their…
- [NTSB CHI97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA110.md): Gulfstream 500B · Mission, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1997 · N4918 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FAMS1.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Missing · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N50GV · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA070.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Susank, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1993 · N712AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the owner's representation that the airplane met the requirements for flight into icing conditions. The weather and airframe ice were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047.md): Aero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA041.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mccook, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N777CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart in known adverse weather conditions. The icing conditions and structural ice were factors.
- [NTSB CHI91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA235.md): Aero Commander 500B · Silica, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N904DF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate separation during formation flight. Related factors are overconfidence in personal ability and poor planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA235.md): Aero Commander 500B · Silica, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N702CA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate separation during formation flight. Related factors are overconfidence in personal ability and poor planning/decision.
- [NTSB MKC88FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA173.md): Aero Commander 500B · Hays, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1988 · N1189Z · Substantial damage
  > Operation attempted with known deficiencies in equipment, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was: the pilot's use of an improper starting procedure & the fence.
- [NTSB MKC88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA042.md): Gulfstream 500B · Pierceville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1988 · N611CA · Destroyed
  > The acft dptd garden city under extremely poor wx cond's. more than half way to dodge city, the PIC rptd eng pblms to Kansas city (ARTCC). Vectors were provided to the dodge city arpt, but the PIC did not maintain assigned hdgs. The acft headed back towards…
- [NTSB MKC87FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA138.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N9391R · Destroyed
  > The airplane was in a normal appearing climb after takeoff when it pitched up to a 70 to 80 degree attitude, stalled, dropped the right wing, then leveled the wings and hit the ground in a near-flat attitude. The weight and CG were within limits. No preimpact…
- [NTSB CHI87DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX04.md): Aero Commander 500B · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 12, 1986 · N116CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on the fourth leg of a night cargo flight cruising at approximately 500' AGL enroute to Mt. Vernon, IL, when the aircraft struck some trees and subsequently collided with the ground. The engines and propellers were both torn down and tested and…
- [NTSB MKC86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA167.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N184KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he was cruising at 6,000 feet in IMC with light to moderate rain and turbulence when he heard a bang followed by the left engine losing power. The engine was shut down, the propeller feathered and ATC was notified. ATC cleared, and the…
- [NTSB DEN84FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA121.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1984 · N743W · Destroyed
  > The plt said that when he called on the radio prior to the approach for an altimeter setting the reply was '30.11 or 30.12, something like that.' The acft altimeter was found after the accident set at 30.22 inches of mercury. The visibility was described as 1…
- [NTSB NYC84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA033.md): Aero Commander 500B · Franklin, PA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N6226X · Destroyed
  > Before departing youngstown, OH, the plt filed 2 IFR flt plans, 1 for a flt to plattsburgh, NY, the other for a return flt from plattsburgh back to youngstown. After a 2 hr & 10 min flt to plattsburgh, 70 gal of fuel was added, but the person who serviced the…
- [NTSB MKC83LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA086.md): Rockwell 500B · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1983 · N630KC · Substantial damage
  > The acft touched down in 2 inches of snow & slush. Braking action was non-existent. The rwy lights were covered with piles of snow & were not visible. The acft veered right into a snowbank collapsing the nose gear. The NWS contract weather observer is not…
- [NTSB ATL81FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA102.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1981 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA008.md): Aero Cmdr 500B · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1980 · N6395U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA142.md): Aero Comdr 500-B · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 24, 1980 · N6206X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA039.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Salmon, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1980 · N184Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80FCJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCJ16.md): Aero Comndr 500B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1980 · N888CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA013.md): Rockwell 500B · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1979 · N6194X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA062.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1978 · N6112X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FNA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA40-201221.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1978 · N6324U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA056.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Salisbury, MD · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1978 · N313UT · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA025.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1978 · N888CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA017.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 5, 1978 · N6308U · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA16.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1977 · N223LH · Destroyed

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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 ('0141106')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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