# NTSB investigations: 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.

- [NTSB ERA23LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA359.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N62WE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA298.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2021 · N9038N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA297.md): Rockwell 500 · Pembroke Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N900DT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the fatigue fracture of an electrical wire in the tank unit or fuel transmitter, which likely resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB ANC20LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA050.md): Rockwell 500 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N909AK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel.
- [NTSB GAA18WA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18WA590.md): Aero Commander 500 · Canefield Airoprt, Dominica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2018 · N590DR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Dominica has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AERO COMMANDER 500 airplane that occurred on July 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominica's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR14FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA194.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…
- [NTSB ERA09FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA303.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA08WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA116.md): Aero Commander 500S · North Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2008 · N501AP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA038.md): Aero Commander 500-S · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2005 · N97VB · Destroyed
  > The fuel truck operator's improper refueling of a gasoline engine powered airplane with jet (turbine) fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of power in both engines and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with…
- [NTSB ATL03TA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03TA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · Destroyed
  > The improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA167.md): Aero Commander 500-S · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N98TT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic line, which resulted in the loss of the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA031.md): Aero Commander 500S · Eagleville, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N900RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast mountain wave conditions, moderate or greater turbulence, and icing, with downdrafts that likely exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, which was encountered at an altitude that precluded recovery. Also causal in…
- [NTSB LAX01TA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA284.md): Aero Commander 500S · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N975AA · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear collapsed for undetemined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA082.md): Aero Commander 500S · Kross, Iceland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2001 · N272BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA139.md): Aero Commander 500S · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N33PG · Substantial damage
  > Hydraulic system contamination which prevented normal landing gear extension. A factor was the misjudged landing flare by the flying pilot.
- [NTSB MIA96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Manati, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1996 · N79NU · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight crew, for undetermined reasons, to recover from a stall and resulting uncontrolled descent. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with the terrain while in a 45-60 degree nose down attitude at a slow speed.
- [NTSB LAX95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA194.md): Aero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N9076N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area.
- [NTSB ATL95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA027.md): Aero Commander 500S · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N9171N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, in that he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA94WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94WA077.md): Aero Commander 500S · Westman Isles, Iceland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 1994 · N9082N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC92FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA055.md): Aero Commander 500S · Richmond Hts., OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · N725AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures and failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors in this accident were; a power loss in the left engine as result of the exhaust…
- [NTSB ATL86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA161.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N326JR · Substantial damage
  > The plt allowed the aircraft to settle back onto the runway shortly after liftoff from the runway after having already retracted the landing gear. The aircraft landed with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB LAX82DA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA296.md): Aero Commander 500S · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N9031N · Substantial damage
  > Pax/plt in right seat inadvertently raised gear instead of flaps.
- [NTSB ANC81FAA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FAA24.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1981 · N5075E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA014.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Springfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 21, 1981 · N222FQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA008.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1978 · N2973F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA091.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Hammondsport, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1978 · N40MA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC20.md): Rockwell 500-S · Mt. Clemens, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1977 · N303E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77DA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DA025.md): Aero Comdr 500-S · Gulf Of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1976 · N57278 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL048.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Kelso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1975 · N711LZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74IA087.md): Aero Comdr 500-S · Sand Pt, AK · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1974 · N5075E · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC74FHM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHM18.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1974 · N9098N · No damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKI51|MIA74FKT51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKI51%7CMIA74FKT51.md): Aero Comdr 500 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1974 · N200CA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT22.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Andros Isl, Burkina Faso · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1973 · N69NP · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA25.md): Aero Comdr 500-S · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1971 · N5031E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG21.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1971 · N5075E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF016.md): Aero Comdr 500-S · White Castle, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1970 · N9119N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70I0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70I0046.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Watermill, NY · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 23, 1969 · N5031E · No damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0097.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Margate, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1969 · N4726E · Substantial damage

## 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 ('0141107')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-500-s/ntsb

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