# Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0144206
- Manufacturer (registry): AERO COMMANDER
- Model: CALLAIR A-9B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-758](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-758) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Aircraft Parts & Development Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 23
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b

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)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 78-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-06): Hopper's Carry Through Tube · Aircraft Parts & Development A-9, A-9A and A-9B. Effective Dec 8, 1978
- [AD 73-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-22-02): Wing Lift Struts · Aircraft Parts & Development A-9, A-9A and A-9B. Effective Nov 20, 1973

## Registered aircraft (23)

- [N7259V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7259V): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Thompson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Thompson), built 1967, S/N 1313
- [N7270V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7270V): [Airmotive Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRMOTIVE%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Brigham City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Brigham%20City), built 1967, S/N 1320
- [N7603V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7603V): [Hauser Linda L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAUSER%20LINDA%20L), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1967, S/N 1331
- [N7617V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7617V): [Soaring Utah Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20UTAH%20INC), [Sandy, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Sandy), built 1967, S/N 1345
- [N7629V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7629V): [Mountain Air Spray Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20SPRAY%20CO), [Craig, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Craig), built 1967, S/N 1357
- [N7648V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7648V): [Miller Jerold R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20JEROLD%20R), [Deering, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Deering), built 1968, S/N 1376
- [N7649V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7649V): [Boeing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOEING%20CO), [Renton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Renton), built 1968, S/N 1428
- [N7650V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7650V): [North Carolina Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CAROLINA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1968, S/N 1378
- [N7669V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7669V): [Ypma Gene A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YPMA%20GENE%20A), [Harrison, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Harrison), built 1968, S/N 1397
- [N7678V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7678V): [Hinckley David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCKLEY%20DAVID%20D), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1968, S/N 1406
- [N7696V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7696V): [Boeing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOEING%20CO), [Renton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Renton), built 1968, S/N 1424
- [N7729V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7729V): [New England Soaring Tug LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ENGLAND%20SOARING%20TUG%20LLC), [Perkinsville, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Perkinsville), built 1969, S/N 1480
- [N7742V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7742V): [Norbury Ross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORBURY%20ROSS), [Boonville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Boonville), built 1969, S/N 1495
- [N7761V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7761V): [Langley Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGLEY%20RICHARD%20A), [Sheyenne, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Sheyenne), built 1969, S/N 1518
- [N7768V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7768V): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1969, S/N 1525
- [N7772V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7772V): [Hauser Linda L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAUSER%20LINDA%20L), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1969, S/N 1515
- [N7774V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7774V): [Marshall Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARSHALL%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Marshall, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Marshall), built 1969, S/N 1528
- [N7783V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7783V): [Warhol Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARHOL%20PETER%20J), [Peever, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Peever), built 1970, S/N 1536
- [N7786V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7786V): [Zoom Schwartz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZOOM%20SCHWARTZ%20LLC), [Goldthwaite, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Goldthwaite), S/N 1539
- [N7799V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7799V): [Cb Aerial Application LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CB%20AERIAL%20APPLICATION%20LLC), [Kirksville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kirksville), built 1970, S/N 1552
- [N7967V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7967V): [Anderson Cattle Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20CATTLE%20CO%20INC), [Emporia, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Emporia), built 1971, S/N 1576
- [N7991V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7991V): [North Carolina Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CAROLINA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1970, S/N 1586
- [N7998V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7998V): [Donica Leldon H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONICA%20LELDON%20H), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), built 1970, S/N 1589

## NTSB investigations (202, newest 50)

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 CEN26LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA269), Jul 27, 2026: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7799V), Livonia, MO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA240), Jun 1, 2024: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7650V), Zebulon, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA220), Jun 2, 2014: Aero Commander Callair A 9B (N7292V), Gardiner, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his subsequent takeoff with the airplane over its allowable gross weight in high density altitude conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb…
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585), Aug 21, 2011: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7638V), Marshall, MI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA315), Jun 26, 2010: Aero Commander CallAir (N7700V), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB CHI04LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA295), Jul 16, 2004: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7798V), Norton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fire in the area of the fuel line and the unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing by the pilot. Contributing factors were the pole.
- [NTSB SEA03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA179), Aug 25, 2003: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7924V), Driggs, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming…
- [NTSB FTW02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA236), Aug 10, 2002: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7718V), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the cross wind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and…
- [NTSB FTW02CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA206), Jul 13, 2002: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7791V), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.
- [NTSB FTW97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA232), Jun 23, 1997: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7684V), El Indio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight, subsequent fuel starvation, and failure of the pilot to reposition the fuel selector to another tank (perform emergency procedure) after the loss of engine power,…
- [NTSB SEA97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA137), Jun 12, 1997: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7922V), Saint Anthony, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to dump the load of chemicals. Related factors were: the high density altitude, and a dirt embankment that was encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA103), Jul 2, 1996: Aero Commander Calair A-9B (N7730V), Cloverdale, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: Powerplant failure due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the crash was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed and post-crash fire.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02), Jul 5, 1994: Aero Commander Calair A-9B (N7965V), Excelsior Sprgs, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218), Jul 1, 1994: Callair A9B (N2851F), Minot, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG02), Jul 3, 1992: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7616V), Harlingen, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT FIRE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL FITTING AND FUEL LINE DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02), Jun 13, 1992: Callair A9B (N7761V), Bisbee, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION RESULTING FROM THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ02), Sep 8, 1990: Aero Commander Calair A9B (N7691V), Ord, NE, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LOW ALTITUDE MANEUVERING.
- [NTSB DEN90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA102), Apr 28, 1990: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7620V), Montrose, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB MKC89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA080), Mar 13, 1989: Callair A9-B (N7701V), Fisher, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.
- [NTSB MIA88FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA178), May 25, 1988: Rockwell A9B (N7787V), Marianna, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA081), Apr 19, 1988: Rockwell A-9B (N7657V), Grace, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA152), Jul 31, 1987: Aero Commander Callair A9-B (N7726V), Osgood, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA216), Aug 5, 1986: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7946V), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI86FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER16), Aug 4, 1986: Aero Commander Callair A9B (N7617V), Argyle, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK02), May 20, 1986: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7757V), Dell Rapids, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86FVD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD06), Mar 8, 1986: Callair A-9B (N7688V), Lodi, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN84LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA180), Jun 15, 1984: Rockwell Callair A-9B (N7660V), Circleville, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA192), Apr 6, 1984: Rockwell A-9B (N7776V), Lamont, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA153), Jun 25, 1983: Aero Commander Callair A-9B (N7642V), Rolla, ND, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA105), May 23, 1983: Callair A-9B (N7778V), Winear, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA189), Apr 9, 1983: Rockwell A-9B (N7909V), Marana, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA108), Jun 20, 1982: Callair A-9B (N7634V), Rolla, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA108), Jun 17, 1982: Callair A-9B (N7603V), Ulysses, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTK04), May 27, 1982: Callair A-9B (N7769V), Sioux Falls, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD42), Aug 29, 1981: Callair A-9B (N7689V), Maringouin, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FTA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTA12), Jul 31, 1981: Aero Comdr A-9B (N7781V), Park City, MT, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI81FER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER42), Jun 6, 1981: Callair A-9B (N7759V), Hector, MN, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81DTI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTI07), May 9, 1981: Aero Comdr A9B (N7949V), Townsend, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG31), Jun 28, 1980: Aero Comdr A-9B (N8025V), Cameron, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTA16), Jun 28, 1980: Callair A-9B (N7693V), Bridger, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLD74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD74), Jun 18, 1980: Aero Comndr A-9B (N7785V), Minneola, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPJ25), Jun 4, 1980: Callair A-9B (N7798V), Ponca City, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCG21), Apr 25, 1980: Aero Comndr A9B (N7746V), Savannah, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FVG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG70), Aug 16, 1979: Aero Comndr A-9B (N7919V), Burney, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN79DTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTM19), Jun 5, 1979: Rockwell A9B (N7923V), Junction, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ25), Jun 2, 1979: Callair A-9B (N7766V), Yates Center, KS, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX79DUG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUG20), Mar 1, 1979: Aero Comdr A-9B (N7684V), Hemet, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79DCG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG32), Feb 27, 1979: Callair A9-B (N671W), Deerfield, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD54), Sep 6, 1978: Callair A-9B (N7757V), Lake Park, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FVD52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD52), Aug 15, 1978: Rockwell A-9B (N7906V), Stockton, CA, destroyed

All 202: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (118, newest 50)

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 20240601006089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240601006089A), Jun 1, 2024: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B (N7650V), Zebulon, NC, Destroyed. Pilot was towing a glider. After dropping off the glider the pilot was returning back to airport. Aircraft lost altitude and nose dived into the ground next to…
- [Accident 20140602008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140602008749A), Jun 2, 2014: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B (N7292V), Gardiner, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot took off from Gardiner airport and was climbing out, along the yellowstone river when aprox 1 1/2 miles from the airport he made a left turn then was…
- [Accident 20110821019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110821019749A), Aug 21, 2011: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B (N7638V), Marshall, MI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On August 21, 2011 a callair model A-9G single engine tow airplane N7638V sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain seconds after disconnecting…
- [Accident 20100626037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100626037339A), Jun 26, 2010: Aero Comman CALLAIR A-9 (N7700V), West Jordan, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Picked up a 100 ft by 30 foot banner. Aircraft appered the it was not climbing, pilot released the banner and the aircraft spun into the ground.
- [Incident 20061007028509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061007028509I), Oct 7, 2006: Gulstm CALLAIRA9B (N7638V), Marshall, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Right landing gear strut fitting broke while on take-off towing a glider. Aircraft released glider and landed causing minor damage to the tow plane.
- [Accident 20040715018779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040715018779A), Jul 15, 2004: Gulstm CALLAIRA9B (N7798V), Norton, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 15 a callair A-9B operated by dennis clark kasson (certificate no. 506620206) departed the Norton, KS municipal airport. The pilot's destination…
- [Accident 20030825020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030825020869A), Aug 25, 2003: Gulstm CALLAIRA9B (N7924V), Driggs, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 25, 2003, N7924V, a callair A-9B, departed the Driggs, ID airport with a glider in tow. During take-off at approx. 200 ft into the climb the…
- [Accident 20020810020129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810020129A), Aug 10, 2002: Gulstm CALLAIRA9B (N7718V), Burnet, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 10, 2002, approximately 1000 central daylight time, an aero commander callair A-9B single-engine, single seat, tailwheel equipped airplane,…
- [Accident 20020713015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020713015069A), Jul 13, 2002: Gulstm CALLAIRA9B (N7791V), El Paso, TX, No damage. (-23) On July 13, 2002, at 1530 MDT, an aero commander calair-A-9B, N7791V, registered to the El Paso soaring society, collided into the ground after…
- [Accident 19970623015439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970623015439A), Jun 23, 1997: Airpts A9B (N7684V), El Indio, TX, Substantial damage. Failed to check fuel on preflight ran tank dry. Failed to switch tanks until too late . Nosed over landing in mud. (-23) on June 23, 1997 at approximately…
- [Accident 19970612047809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970612047809A), Jun 12, 1997: Airpts A9B (N7922V), Stanthony, ID, Substantial damage. (-16) [privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 19960702015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960702015729A), Jul 2, 1996: Airpts A9B (N7730V), Cloverdale, OH, Destroyed. Lost fuel pressure on pullup from spray run. Engine quit. Dumped load hit trees. No mechanical. (-23) the pilot reported, during an agriculture application,…
- [Incident 19950802039909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950802039909I), Aug 2, 1995: Airpts A9B (N7792V), Wichita Falls, TX, Minor damage. Lost power on positioning flight. Landed in pasture. Fuel screen in right tank separated. Restricted fuel flow.
- [Accident 19940705017319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940705017319A), Jul 5, 1994: Airpts A9B (N7965V), Excelsior Sprin, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On test run with water after cleaning spray nozzles. Struck power line. Severed wing. Shoulder harness not used.
- [Accident 19940701017339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940701017339A), Jul 1, 1994: Airpts A9B (N2851F), Minot, ND, Substantial damage. Swath run adjacent to hill. Flew thru whirlwind. Boom struck wheat. Swing around stopping in 300FT.
- [Accident 19920703023579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920703023579A), Jul 3, 1992: Airpts A9B (N7616V), Harlingen, TX, Destroyed. Engine caught fire on spray run. Crash landed. Burned. Fuel line at fuel strainer loosened. Not properly secured.
- [Accident 19920613019919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920613019919A), Jun 13, 1992: Airpts A9B (N7761V), Bisbee, ND, Substantial damage. Engine lost power briefly on spray run. Nosed over landing. Insect blocked fuel vent. No ag permit or annual.
- [Incident 19920218011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920218011859I), Feb 18, 1992: Airpts A9B (N7703V), Keene, TX, Minor damage. Engine malfunction. Forced landing at closed airport. Struck pile of gravel. Fuel starvation. Fuel vent fouled.
- [Incident 19910618028289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910618028289I), Jun 18, 1991: Airpts A9B (N7757V), White, SD, Minor damage. Engine rough. Forced landing on road. Veered into ditch on rollout. Exhaust valve ingested.
- [Accident 19900908038439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908038439A), Sep 8, 1990: Airpts A9B (N7691V), Ord, NE, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Impacted in cornfield and burned while spraying adjacent field. Impact angle indicates a stall. No witnesses.
- [Incident 19900830048839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900830048839I), Aug 30, 1990: Airpts A9B (N7629V), Vernal, UT, Minor damage. Engine failed. Forced landing in a field and gear sheared off. A connecting rod had failed.
- [Accident 19900428013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900428013079A), Apr 28, 1990: Airpts A9B (N7620V), Montrose, CO, Substantial damage. Tried to depart in strong gusts with full flaps ballooned into air stalled, dragged wing and cartwheeled.
- [Accident 19890313003559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890313003559A), Mar 13, 1989: Airpts A9B (N7701V), Fisher, AR, Substantial damage. Engine quit during aerial application, crash landed. Did not have an ag certificate but did file an application.
- [Accident 19880525023579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880525023579A), May 25, 1988: Airpts A9B (N7787V), Marianna, FL, Substantial damage. Crankshaft failed during a spray run. Dumped load to try to clear trees and crashed. No record of engine overhauls.
- [Accident 19880418035909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880418035909A), Apr 18, 1988: Airpts A9B (N7657V), Grace, ID, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Stalled and spun in during a procedure turn around. The ag operator not certified for spraying and low experience.
- [Accident 19870731081209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870731081209A), Jul 31, 1987: Airpts A9B (N7726V), Osgood, MO, Substantial damage. Engine crankshaft broke on climbout. Emergency landing terminated in a nose over.
- [Accident 19870424011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870424011539A), Apr 24, 1987: Airpts A9B (N7755V), Wood, SD, Destroyed. The agricultural spray aircraft force landed after the engine lost power. Impacted ground nose and wing low.
- [Accident 19860805037489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860805037489A), Aug 5, 1986: Airpts A9B (N7946V), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. The engine lost power after takeoff and was landed in an open field. Pilot failed to switch fuel tanks.
- [Accident 19860804037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860804037339A), Aug 4, 1986: Airpts A9B (N7617V), Argyle, MN, Substantial damage. The spray plane lost lift during a spray run and impacted the ground. The pilot failed to anticipate a downdraft.
- [Accident 19860520023319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860520023319A), May 20, 1986: Airpts A9B (N7757V), Dell Rapids, SD, Substantial damage. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft left the side of the runway and went through a fence. Pilot was intoxicated.
- [Accident 19860308006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860308006529A), Mar 8, 1986: Airpts A9B (N7688V), Lodi, CA, Destroyed. Following spray application engine seized after oil pressure loss. Landed in a vinyard. Crankshaft had failed.
- [Accident 19840615029359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840615029359A), Jun 15, 1984: Airpts A9B (N7660V), Circleville, UT, Substantial damage. Struck a fence and crash landed during a spray run. Looked inside at plot map. Had no ag operating certificate.
- [Accident 19840406059249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840406059249A), Apr 6, 1984: Airpts A9B (N7776V), Lamont, OK, Substantial damage. Aircraft stalled into ground during procedure turn on aerial application flight.
- [Accident 19830625027319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830625027319A), Jun 25, 1983: Airpts A9B (N7642V), Rolla, ND, Destroyed. Stalled on a turnaround during a spraying operation. Struck ground in a vertical bank.
- [Accident 19830523020699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830523020699A), May 23, 1983: Airpts A9B (N7778V), Winear, ID, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel on climbout from last spray run of a field. Struck a fence during the forced landing.
- [Accident 19830408015939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830408015939A), Apr 8, 1983: Airpts A9B (N7909V), Marana, AZ, Destroyed. Engine cowling not properly secured, opened on takeoff. Dragged a wing and cartwheeled trying to return to land.
- [Accident 19820620023829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820620023829A), Jun 20, 1982: Airpts A9B (N7634V), Rolla, ND, Substantial damage. Aircraft stalled and crashed during turn of first swath run.
- [Incident 19820619033119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820619033119I), Jun 19, 1982: Airpts A9B (N8028V), Rigby, ID, Minor damage. Pilot made a takeoff with full flaps extended. Unable to maintain flying speed. Settled back onto the ground.
- [Accident 19820617023329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820617023329A), Jun 17, 1982: Airpts A9B (N7603V), Ulysses, KS, Substantial damage. Pilot was making second pass over field when aircraft hit downdraft and crashed.
- [Accident 19820527019529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820527019529A), May 27, 1982: Airpts A9B (N7769V), Sioux Falls, SD, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed during emergency landing. Fuel servo, P/N2539806, failed causing engine failure.
- [Accident 19810829053459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810829053459A), Aug 29, 1981: Airpts A9B (N7689V), Maringouin, LA, Substantial damage. Stalled on takeoff climb out during a downwind turn to avoid trees.
- [Accident 19810731046559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810731046559A), Jul 31, 1981: Airpts A9B (N7781V), Park City, MT, Destroyed. Was observed to roll into vertical bank and dive to ground on spray turn around. Possible pilot medical problem.
- [Accident 19810606035949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810606035949A), Jun 6, 1981: Airpts A9B (N7759V), Hector, MN, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees during spraying operation.
- [Accident 19810509022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810509022709A), May 9, 1981: Airpts A9B (N7949V), Townsend, MT, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled during procedure turn. Crashed and burned while spraying a field.
- [Accident 19800628022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628022829A), Jun 28, 1980: Airpts A9B (N7693V), Bridger, MT, Destroyed. Struck walking irrigation rig during spray run.
- [Accident 19800628022799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628022799A), Jun 28, 1980: Airpts A9B (N8025V), Cameron, MO, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route to spray. Found mag impulse coupling failed. Pieces sheared engine camshaft pin.
- [Accident 19800618023799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800618023799A), Jun 18, 1980: Airpts A9B (N7785V), Minneola, FL, Destroyed. Aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff. Terrain not suitable for emergency landing.
- [Accident 19800604019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800604019979A), Jun 4, 1980: Airpts A9B (N7798V), Ponca City, OK, Substantial damage. Engine quit during first spray run. Found inoperative fuel pump. Failed to use auxilllary fuel pumps.
- [Accident 19800425010279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800425010279A), Apr 25, 1980: Airpts A9B (N7746V), East Savannah, MO, Substantial damage. Ag pilot failed to avoid wires at end of swath run.
- [Accident 19790816028549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790816028549A), Aug 16, 1979: Airpts A9B (N7919V), Burney, CA, Destroyed. Witness observed ag acft stall while making turnaround from a swath run. Engine running at impact.

All 118: https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b/incidents.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (25)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04424AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04424AT): Installation of Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Shower-of-Sparks Starting Vibrator Booster Systems. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA10682SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10682SC): Installation of alternator and voltage regulator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1469GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1469GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA1743WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1743WE): Installation of Automatic Flagman Model No 4. R-S Sales Inc
- [STC SA693CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA693CE): Replace existing engine induction air filter with AC Spark Plug filter. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC SA334SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA334SW): Installation of InterAv Alternator. InterAv, Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA98RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98RM): Install a Hartzell Model HC-C3YR-1RF/F8468A-6R propeller per Hi-Country Aviation installation instructions, approved 5/10/77. Aircraft Parts & Dev Corporation
- [STC SA2334WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2334WE): Installation of Jacobs R755-A2M or R755-SM engine, JAS engine mount, Grumman SR-5404/MA96K-2 propeller and associated equipment. (A-9B RESTRICTED CATEGORY ONLY). Johnston Aircraft Service
- [STC SA01435DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435DE) (historical): Installation of engines, modified with a Firewall Forward Technologies. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (25)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [RAP164-02800](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID118031462720260722154719.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc. · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces 164-02800 · Jun 3, 2026
- [MDL103216-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127854854520240221143418.0001): SkyView HDX Instrumentation. Dynon Avionics, Inc. · PMA PQ05359NM · Modification part · Jan 26, 2024
- [APS66-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110432467720221020170315.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10600 · Aug 10, 2022
- [EA-21000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170636635920220525194159.0001): Six-Cylinder Ignition Controller. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID166904156220220525194333.0001): Controller Wire Harness (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-22000T](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID127698276420220525194445.0001): Controller Wire Harness- Twin (14 Pin). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Apr 25, 2022
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID868986013520210923143647.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EA-23000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID614787552120210923143749.0001): EA-23000 Ignition/Starter Switch Panel. Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · Jul 28, 2021
- [EIS-61000-5M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CFC6D183D4F375E286257FAB0068F937.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [EIS-61000-5C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EB03B4E86AEC43B86257FAB0068F935.0001): Electroair Electronic Ignition System (Kit). Electroair Acquisition Corporation · PMA PQ4141CE · Modification part · May 1, 2016
- [RA105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5932B14FAF5319086257B1A00709093.0001): Rivet. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jul 20, 2012
- [RA066-10600-8K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1EFECFE0E6D1E43F86257B1A00708D55.0001): Brake Lining Kit. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Rapco, Inc. P/N RA66-106-8K… · Jul 20, 2012
- [RA066-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/000E73ACE1EBEAC186257B1A007089FB.0001): Brake Lining. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jul 20, 2012
- [RA066-10600-8K](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F5942CA026D35F8F86257A48004F8983.0001): Brake Lining Kit. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Rapco, Inc. P/N RA66-106-8K… · Jun 19, 2012
- [RA066-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A7A31D8838F65BBF86257A48004F8618.0001): Brake Lining. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jun 19, 2012
- [RA105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/75D76726C1869E6886257A48004F8CDB.0001): Rivet. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N… · Jun 19, 2012
- [295](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A3D71AD09DFAC3FD862573BF0065A833.0001): Windshield. LP Aero Plastics Inc · PMA PQ0046NE · Replaces Aircraft Parts & Development Co. P/N… · Dec 26, 2007
- [RA164-02800](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD368AF2B98A457F8625738A006294F1.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc · PMA PQ2101CE · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes P/N 164-02800 · Oct 24, 2007
- [U3227A-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2513CA2359A474B1862571FF0046882C.0001): Tailwheel Spacer. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces 3227, Piper 753 406 · Sep 20, 2006
- [APS164-02800](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66A75F80FAD862AA862570AE005551D8.0001): Brake Disc. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces Cleveland P/N 164-02800 · May 18, 2005
- [APS66-10600](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9D01F1C072009E8A8525703C006B15C2.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AP66-106, SB66-10600, ES-66-62-FM… · May 7, 2002
- [SS-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7E32203B0D0EC7E8525704C00570B73.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997
- [K-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/79670B8722A2299A8525704C00516146.0001): Slick START TM Installation. Slick Aircraft Products, Division of Unison Ind · Modification part · Dec 2, 1997
- [RA164-02800](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/85B3A8E44E3AF5E68525704B004F43A7.0001): Brake Disc. Rapco Inc · Replaces Cleveland Wheels & Brakes 164-02800 · Oct 30, 1997
- [MDL No. 4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77E324B7EFBAD6168525703C006CC10A.0001): Automatic Flagman. Automatic Flagman Co · Modification part · Jul 11, 1990

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aircraft Parts & Dev. A-9B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-parts-dev-a-9b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0360122
- [Intermountain CALLAIR A-9B](https://openairdocs.org/model/intermountain-callair-a-9b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 4570624

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