# Aero Commander 600 S-2D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0143010
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: 600 S-2D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 119 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-600-s-2d

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N1725S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1725S): [Schwend Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEND%20BRIAN), [Forsyth, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Forsyth), built 1966, S/N 600-1325D
- [N1791S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1791S): [Sessions Bruce W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SESSIONS%20BRUCE%20W), [Sebastian, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sebastian), built 1967, S/N 600-1391D
- [N1792S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1792S): [Schwend Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEND%20BRIAN), [Forsyth, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Forsyth), built 1967, S/N 600-1392D
- [N411H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411H): [Cruce Aviation LLC - Series Leasing](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRUCE%20AVIATION%20LLC%20-%20SERIES%20LEASING), [Marquette Heights, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Marquette%20Heights), built 1967, S/N 600-1398D
- [N8701V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8701V): [Kempf Ian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEMPF%20IAN%20J), [Havana, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Havana), built 1966, S/N 600-1324D

## NTSB investigations (24)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI96LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA293), Aug 12, 1996: Aero Commander 600 (N1797S), Rhinelander, WI, destroyed. Probable cause: a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA029), Dec 11, 1989: Aero Commander 600 S-2D (N1767S), Walla Walla, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: AN ENGINE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE EMBANKMENT.
- [NTSB LAX88DVA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVA13), Aug 30, 1988: Ayres 600-S2D (N1779S), Los Banos, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA102), Apr 17, 1987: Aero Commander S-2D (N1714S), Columbus, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA207), May 1, 1983: Aero Commander 600 S-2D (N1785S), Gilroy, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79DYM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM38), Jun 7, 1979: Snow S2D (N1717S), Echo, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FYK17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYK17), Jun 2, 1978: Snow 600S2D (N1726S), Malin, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVA72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA72), Jun 29, 1976: Aero Comdr 600S2D (N1744S), Los Banos, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ25), Sep 4, 1974: Aero Comdr S-2D (N344AA), Willcox, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75FVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVM10), Aug 5, 1974: Aero Comdr 600S2D (N1717S), Soledad, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FQD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FQD07), Aug 2, 1974: Snow 600S2D (N1767S), Fabens, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DXQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ11), Jul 28, 1974: Snow 600S2D (N1725S), Orovada, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DPG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPG52), May 25, 1973: Snow 600S2D (N1726S), Eudora, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG62), Mar 5, 1972: Snow S-2D (N1726S), Eudora, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DPG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DPG23), Aug 16, 1971: Snow 600S2D (N1725S), Parkin, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRD07), Aug 5, 1971: Snow 600S2D (N1778S), Vacherie, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA32), Dec 1, 1970: Snow 600S2D (N344AA), Katy, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRD09), Aug 25, 1970: Aero Cmdr 600S2D (N1777S), Napoleonville, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG07), Jul 16, 1970: Aero Comdr 600S2D (N1725S), Faucett, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FLD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FLD14), Apr 4, 1970: Snow S2D600 (N1712S), Sebastin, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70FUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUM02), Jan 15, 1970: Aero Comdr 600S2D (N1786S), Westmorelnd, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0091), Aug 17, 1968: Snow 600S2D (N1789S), Calipatria, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0020), Jun 23, 1967: Snow 600S-2 (N1791S), Rensselaer, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0006-201132), Jun 7, 1967: Snow Comdr 600S2D (N1710S), Starkville, MS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (18)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19960812022309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960812022309A), Aug 12, 1996: Ayres 600S2DNORMAL (N1797S), Rhinelander, WI, Destroyed. (-23) On August 12, 1996 at 1515 CDT a rockwell S2-600-S2D, N1797S, experienced an engine failure and made a forced landing colliding with trees while…
- [Accident 19891211050489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891211050489A), Dec 11, 1989: Ayres 600S2DRESTD (N1767S), Walla Walla, WA, Destroyed. Caught fire and lost power on final. Landed short. Veered into embankment and burned. Aircraft idle for long period
- [Accident 19880830035929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880830035929A), Aug 30, 1988: Ayres 600S2DRESTD (N1779S), Los Banos, CA, Substantial damage. Nosed over short of the ag strip after the engine failed. Found a blown cylinder.
- [Accident 19870417010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870417010129A), Apr 17, 1987: Ayres 600S2DRESTD (N1714S), Columbus, NM, Substantial damage. The aircraft struck wires and a pole while landing at night on a road. Pilot allowed aircraft to drift into wires.
- [Incident 19850521024539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850521024539I), May 21, 1985: Ayres 600S2DNORMAL (N1726S), Lovelock, NV, Minor damage. Lost propeller blade while making a turn after swath run. Landed in field striking dirt bank.
- [Incident 19840531049009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840531049009I), May 31, 1984: Ayres 600RKWELL* (N1797S), Plattsburgh, NY, Substantial damage. Struck a powerline while maneuvering during an ag operation.
- [Incident 19840303021619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840303021619I), Mar 3, 1984: Ayres 600S2DRESTD (N1777S), Chambersburg, PA, Minor damage. Engine quit on climbout. Struck a fence. Fuel pump failed internally. Water in fuel. Aircraft had sat out in rain.
- [Accident 19830501016769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830501016769A), May 1, 1983: Ayres 600S2DNORMAL (N1785S), Gilroy, CA, Substantial damage. Engine failed during procedure turn and pilot unable to make emergency landing, resulting in uncontrolled crash.
- [Incident 19820525030989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820525030989I), May 25, 1982: Ayres 600S2DNORMAL (N1713S), Rigby, ID, Minor damage. Ran out of fuel returning to base. Landed in a field. Used too much brake airplane nosed over.
- [Accident 19790607023849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790607023849A), Jun 7, 1979: Ayres 600S2D (N1717S), Echo, OR, Destroyed. Made crosswind landing on sloping runway. Right tire blew out. Skid marks on rwy. Ran off side.
- [Accident 19780602015699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780602015699A), Jun 2, 1978: Ayres 600S2D (N1726S), Malin, OR, Substantial damage. Tail wheel lock inoperative.
- [Incident 19780309015659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780309015659I), Mar 9, 1978: Ayres 600S2D (N1717S), Pendleton, OR. Tire blew out just before liftoff. Takeoff was aborted.
- [Accident 19760629017689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760629017689A), Jun 29, 1976: Ayres 600S2D (N1744S), Los Banos, CA, Substantial damage. Trees prevented recovery attmpt.
- [Accident 19740904031789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740904031789A), Sep 4, 1974: Ayres 600S2D (N344AA), Willcox, AZ, Destroyed. Enroute to treat crop at low alt. Encntred pwr twr,elected to go arnd & undr wires. Hit cable.
- [Accident 19740805027879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740805027879A), Aug 5, 1974: Ayres 600S2D (N1717S), Soledad, CA, Substantial damage. Blower bearings failed.
- [Accident 19740802022049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740802022049A), Aug 2, 1974: Ayres 600S2D (N1767S), Fabens, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot ground looped to avoid levee after 1 ft of prop blade separated.
- [Accident 19740728021939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740728021939A), Jul 28, 1974: Ayres 600S2D (N1725S), Orovada, NV, Substantial damage. Plt rptd gradual pwr failure
- [Accident 19730525014609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730525014609A), May 25, 1973: Ayres 600S2D (N1726S), Eudora, AR, Substantial damage. Near end of ldg roll enctrd sudden 45K wind gust. Nosed ovr in soft plowed dirt 15FT l of rwy.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Snow 600 S-2D](https://openairdocs.org/model/snow-600-s-2d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8380306

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