# FAA incident reports: Aero Commander 500 S A list on [Aero Commander 500 S](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-s.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports - [Accident 20230813013739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230813013739A.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Key West, FL · Aug 13, 2023 · N62WE · Destroyed > At approximately 10:20 am, 15 NM, NE of keyw @ 3,000 ft AGL the right engine suddenly stopped, the fuel totalizers stated 48 gallons fuel, contacted ATC and declared an emergency, then, the left engine suddenly stopped. Attempted restart but engines wouldn't… - [Incident 20220302005509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220302005509I.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Rome, GA · Mar 2, 2022 · N202JH · Minor damage > PIC stated that during approach, crew lowered the landing gear but the right main green indicator light did not illuminate, but the red gear "unsafe" light illuminated. Visual inspection of the right main gear confirmed that it was not in the down and locked… - [Accident 20210625008199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210625008199A.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Jenning, LA · Jun 25, 2021 · N9038N · Substantial damage > When landing aircraft pilot failed to put landing gear level to down position, causing aircraft to skid off runwato the right, hit a berm and launched into a fence line. - [Accident 20200828017889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200828017889A.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Hallandale Beac, FL · Aug 28, 2020 · N900DT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Part 91 operator. Aero Commander 500S, serial no. 3056, N900DT was owned and operated by [privacy data omitted]. Aircraft was departing from pompano beach airpark (pmp) to opa locka airport (opf). Pilot reported 1000' inbound to opf. Few minutes later, pilot… - [Accident 20200528011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200528011569A.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Aniak, AK · May 28, 2020 · N909AK · Substantial damage > Aircraft stop for refueling, and pilot On 28 may 2020, around 1600 Alaska time, an Aero Commander airplane, N909AK sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident close to Aniak, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers sustained serious… - [Incident 20150211000749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150211000749I.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Circleville, OH · Feb 11, 2015 · N244AC · No damage > [privacy data omitted] A commercial pilot took off from darby dan airport (750A) in N244AC, an Aero Commander 500S, headed for Circleville (kcyo). The aircraft ran out of fuel approximately 8 miles north of kcyo. He attempted to land at Clarks Dream Strip… - [Accident 20140517016249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140517016249A.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Hauchuca, AZ · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > N40TC crashed after takeoff at fhu on 5/17/2014. The aircraft had normal run up and take off. At the end of the runway the landing gear was retracted. Soon after the aircraft lost power in both engines and began rapid descent. The PIC attempted to turn the… - [Accident 20090525018069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090525018069A.md): Gulstm 500S · Daytona Beach, FL · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) The airplane impacted terrain short of runway 25R during a forced landing after takeoff. The pilot was seriously injured, and the pilot-rated passenger was fatally injured. ATC data revealed that the airplane departed from runway 7R. About 1 minute… - [Incident 20080813849969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080813849969I.md): Aeroco 500S · Redding, CA · Aug 13, 2008 · N900DT · Minor damage > (-23) After takeoff pilot tried to retract the landing gear and the nose gear would not retract. Pilot made several attempts to cycle the gear and the nose gear would not indicate down and locked. The pilot decided to return to Redding airport the point of… - [Accident 20080624839509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080624839509A.md): Gulstm 500S · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23)Prior to the accident, ATC radar display showed the aircraft maneuvering east of klwc at approximately 2,200' MSL, with the last radar return showing 2,000' (terrain elevation 813'). Three witnesses who were surveying a field adjacent to the crash site… - [Incident 20061115027839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061115027839I.md): Gulstm 500S · Nogales, AZ · Nov 15, 2006 · N88CB · Minor damage > (-23) During an approach to Nogales airport AZ. The pilot reported a straight in to runway 3. The airport UNICOM had told the pilot that the approach was for emergencies only. The pilot stated that he is declaring an emergency. This put him in a position of… - [Incident 20060921019109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060921019109I.md): Gulstm 500S · Baton Rouge, LA · Sep 21, 2006 · N57266 > (-23) On final approach for landing the pilot heard a transmission from an American eagle aircraft holding short for takeoff that one of his main landing gear wheels was not properly aligned for landing. Pilot executed a go around and confirmed visually that… - [Incident 20060410009829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060410009829I.md): Gulstm 500S · Peoria, IL · Apr 10, 2006 · N90JP > (-23) [privacy data omitted] aircraft was enroute to Peoria, IL (pia) for an annual inspection. R/h engine failed in flight. Pilot landed at pia without incident. Misc data: engine tt 1583 TSO s/n L-805848 last annual performed by byerly aviation on 05/05/05.… - [Accident 20050228005979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050228005979A.md): Gulstm 500S · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Feb 28, 2005 · N97VB · Destroyed > (-23) On February 28, 2005, aircraft 97VB, commander 500S type aircraft, departed from lmm international airport, San Juan, PR to the island of virgin gorda. Priot to departure, the aircraft was serviced with jet fuel instead of avgas. The pilot in command… - [Accident 20030414005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030414005259A.md): Gulstm 500S · Mt Pleasant, SC · Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot in command reported that shortly after take-off at approximately 100 feet with the gear up both engines quit operating. The aircraft crashed in a marshy field approximately 300 feet from the runway. The pilot and passenger suffered serious… - [Accident 20020525034569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020525034569A.md): Gulstm 500S · La Porte, TX · May 25, 2002 · N98TT · Substantial damage > (.19) On may 25, 2002, at 1300 central daylight time, an aero commander 500-S twin-engine airplane, N98TT, was substantially damaged during landing roll at the La Porte Municipal Airport near La Porte, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by max… - [Accident 20011121032329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011121032329A.md): Gulstm 500S · Eagleville, CA · Nov 21, 2001 · N900RA · No damage · 5 fatal > (.19) On November 21, 2001, at 1126 hours pacific standard time, an aero commander 500S, N900RA, collided with mountainous terrain on eagle peak near Eagleville, California. Commander northwest limited was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR… - [Accident 20010821022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010821022829A.md): Gulstm 500S · Elko, NV · Aug 21, 2001 · N975AA · No damage > (-23) During roll-out after landing, the left main gear, followed by right main gear, collapsed causing damage to the lower fuselage skins. - [Incident 20001025019369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001025019369I.md): Gulstm 500S · Virgin Gorda, U.S. Virgin Islands · Oct 25, 2000 · N97VB · Minor damage > (-23) During landing atr Virgin Gorda Airport and during the landing roll the unsafe landing gear horn sounded and the belly of the a/c touched the ground. Both main gear collapsed also, then nose wheel. This occurred around 8:20 am. - [Accident 19990612022039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990612022039A.md): Gulstm 500S · Windsor Locks, CT · Jun 12, 1999 · N33PG · Substantial damage > On June 12, 1999, about 1330 eastern daylight time, an aero commander 500S, N33PG, was substantially damaged while landing at the Bradley International Airport (bdl), Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The two certificated airline transport pilots were not injured.… - [Incident 19971215043119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971215043119I.md): Gulstm 500S · Bowling Green, KY · Dec 15, 1997 · N811PJ · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft taxied approx. 500 feet when right main landing gear collapsed, causing propeller strike and fuselage damage. No cause could be determined. - [Accident 19960211001519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960211001519A.md): Gulstm 500S · Manati, Puerto Rico · Feb 11, 1996 · N79NU · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Observed in slow flight. Low altitude stall and crash into swamp. CFI at controls. - [Accident 19950523012871A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950523012871A.md): Gulstm 500S · Santa Barbara, CA · May 23, 1995 · N9076N · Substantial damage > While leaving ramp for takeoff collided with N101WL that was taxiing to ramp both converged on same taxiway. - [Incident 19950226004939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950226004939I.md): Gulstm 500S · Columbia, SC · Feb 26, 1995 · N19WL · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot reported no nose gear extend light prior to landing. Nose landing gear collapsed during landing rollout. Examination of the aircraft disclosed abrasion damage to both nose landing gear doors and minor damage to the aircraft belly skin.… - [Accident 19941211047149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941211047149A.md): Gulstm 500S · Millington, TN · Dec 11, 1994 · N9171N · Substantial damage > Was to fly to another airport for spar inspection. Estimated fuel enough for flight. Ran out of fuel on approach. - [Accident 19940923030619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940923030619A.md): Gulstm 500S · Heimaey Island, IC · Sep 23, 1994 · N9082N · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft hit in an inverted position. (.19) on September 23, 1994, at 2102 greenwich mean time (gmt), N9082N, a rockwell commander 500S, operated by eagle air international, crashed 100 meters off the east coast of the Island Heimaey of the westman isles,… - [Incident 19921014045919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921014045919I.md): Gulstm 500S · St Louis, MO · Oct 14, 1992 · N9171N · Minor damage > On landing rollout pilot imadvertantly bumped gear handle. Gear collapsed. - [Incident 19920611022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920611022449I.md): Gulstm 500S · Peoria, IL · Jun 11, 1992 · N500RA · Minor damage > While being guided by a line person aircraft struck a pole. Minor damage to right wing. - [Incident 19920307005549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920307005549I.md): Gulstm 500S · Kaiser-Lake Oza, MO · Mar 7, 1992 · N9171N · Minor damage > Left main gear collapsed on rollout. Clevis bolt failed. - [Accident 19920206001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920206001969A.md): Gulstm 500S · Cleveland, OH · Feb 6, 1992 · N725AC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Witness saw left engine fire on climbout. Lost control spun in on downwind. Found leaky valves. Fire undetermined. - [Incident 19901015053979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901015053979I.md): Gulstm 500S · Milwaukee, WI · Oct 15, 1990 · N37GW > On preflight found oil leak at propeller flange. Attach studs broken. Two 0 ring seals used instead of 1 at flange. - [Incident 19900729039199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900729039199I.md): Gulstm 500S · San Diego, CA · Jul 29, 1990 · N500RA · Minor damage > Nose gear failed to extend during dead stick landing. Unable to start both engines before nose struck runway. - [Incident 19890429030849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890429030849I.md): Gulstm 500S · Isla De Culebra, PR · Apr 29, 1989 · N79NU > Fuel exhaustion on descent. Forced landing on an island. Tanks empty due to broken tube assembly. - [Incident 19881214067619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881214067619I.md): Gulstm 500S · Hyannis, MA · Dec 14, 1988 · N9177 > Upper nose access panel floating upon takeoff. Returned. Panel departed aircraft on final. Never recovered. - [Incident 19881003053429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881003053429I.md): Gulstm 500S · Conway, SC · Oct 3, 1988 · N19WL · Minor damage > Almost landed gear up. Go around made as belly scraped the runway. Landed safely on second try. - [Accident 19860608022029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608022029A.md): Gulstm 500B · Guntersville, AL · Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damage > Lifted early on takeoff settled to runway. Lifted again retracted gear. Aborted and settled gear up. - [Accident 19851210076269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851210076269A.md): Aerosp SA365N · Adrian, MI · Dec 10, 1985 · N5800H · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Encountered fog and during turn, struct trees at night. Icing may have been a factor. - [Incident 19840505042259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840505042259I.md): Gulstm 500S · York, PA · May 5, 1984 · N500RA · Minor damage > Hit top wire of a series of wires across the aerobatic area. Was performing his aerobatic routine. - [Incident 19830514031199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830514031199I.md): Gulstm 500RKWELL · Emporia, KS · May 14, 1983 · N768WC · Minor damage > Emergency exit lost at cruise altitude. Found one of the passengers had tampered with the exit release. - [Accident 19820812070089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820812070089A.md): Gulstm 500S · Sacramento, CA · Aug 12, 1982 · N9031N · Substantial damage > Right front seat passenger retracted gear instead of flaps during landing roll. - [Accident 19810812050169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810812050169A.md): Rkwell 500S · Healy, AK · Aug 12, 1981 · N5075E · Substantial damage > Pilot encountered wind shear during takeoff and crashed into trees off end of runway. - [Accident 19810121000829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810121000829A.md): Rkwell 500S · Springfield, MO · Jan 21, 1981 · N222FQ · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Struck trees after passing marker inbound. Pilot fatique and near zero visibility possible factors. - [Incident 19791114055979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791114055979I.md): Rkwell 500S · Rocky Mount, NC · Nov 14, 1979 · N9082N · Minor damage > During landing roll, right main gear collapsed. Found landing gear cylinder assembly PN710019502 leak at "o" ring. - [Incident 19790925049939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790925049939I.md): Rkwell 500S · Anchorage, AK · Sep 25, 1979 · N5075E · Minor damage > Pilot moved gear selector to the up position when he repositioned the safety lock. - [Accident 19781117041969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781117041969A.md): Rkwell 500S · Gallup, NM · Nov 17, 1978 · N2973F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Frost on aircraft. Turbochargers not used on tkof. - [Accident 19780911043509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780911043509A.md): Rkwell 500S · Hammondsport, NY · Sep 11, 1978 · N40MA · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft approach toward rising terrain. - [Incident 19780831038479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780831038479I.md): Rkwell 500S · Buffalo, NY · Aug 31, 1978 · N9116N · Minor damage > Nose ger collapsed on rollout. Bolts had backed out of collar on shimmy damper. - [Incident 19780618046539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780618046539I.md): Rkwell 500S · San Jose, CA · Jun 18, 1978 · N45WS > Engine became rough due to a broken distributor shaft gear. The shaft had seized. - [Incident 19780529040879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780529040879I.md): Rkwell 500S · Farmingdale, NY · May 29, 1978 · N9113N > Left followed by right engine quit. Restarted right and landed. Fuel pumps defective. - [Accident 19770312010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770312010159A.md): Rkwell 500S · Mount Clemens, MI · Mar 12, 1977 · N303E · Destroyed > Plt reported low fuel pressure. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-s/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 ('0141107') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-s/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.