# FAA incident reports: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B

A list on [Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20240601006089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240601006089A.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NC · Jun 1, 2024 · N7650V · 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 a soybean field.
- [Accident 20140602008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140602008749A.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Gardiner, MT · Jun 2, 2014 · N7292V · 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 unable to climb over the terrain and impacted the ground. Operating without 137 certificate.
- [Accident 20110821019749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110821019749A.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · 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 from towing a Schweizer model 2-33 glider airplane. The sole occupant of the tow aircraft, an ATP with…
- [Accident 20100626037339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100626037339A.md): Aero Comman Callair A-9 · West Jordan, UT · Jun 26, 2010 · N7700V · 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.md): Gulstm CALLAIRA9B · Marshall, MI · Oct 7, 2006 · N7638V · 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.md): Gulstm CALLAIRA9B · Norton, KS · Jul 15, 2004 · N7798V · 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 and intentions are not known at this time, but a witness stated that Mr. Kasson had about 100…
- [Accident 20030825020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030825020869A.md): Gulstm CALLAIRA9B · Driggs, ID · Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · 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 engine of the accident aircraft failed, the aircraft lost power, and the engine seized. The glider was…
- [Accident 20020810020129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810020129A.md): Gulstm CALLAIRA9B · Burnet, TX · Aug 10, 2002 · N7718V · 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, N7718V, was substantially damaged during final approach to runway 8 at the west Texas airport near el…
- [Accident 20020713015069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020713015069A.md): Gulstm CALLAIRA9B · El Paso, TX · Jul 13, 2002 · N7791V · 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 encountering a "dust devil" upon landing at the West Texas Airport in El Paso, Texas. The aircraft had been…
- [Accident 19970623015439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970623015439A.md): Airpts A9B · El Indio, TX · Jun 23, 1997 · N7684V · 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 08:00 am a aero commander/callair model A-9B, with a registration no. N7684 which was owned and operated…
- [Accident 19970612047809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970612047809A.md): Airpts A9B · Stanthony, ID · Jun 12, 1997 · N7922V · Substantial damage
  > (-16) [privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 19960702015729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960702015729A.md): Airpts A9B · Cloverdale, OH · Jul 2, 1996 · N7730V · 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, the low fuel pressure light came on and the engine lost power. The aircraft crashed between two trees,…
- [Incident 19950802039909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950802039909I.md): Airpts A9B · Wichita Falls, TX · Aug 2, 1995 · N7792V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Excelsior Sprin, MO · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Minot, ND · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Harlingen, TX · Jul 3, 1992 · N7616V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Bisbee, ND · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Keene, TX · Feb 18, 1992 · N7703V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · White, SD · Jun 18, 1991 · N7757V · Minor damage
  > Engine rough. Forced landing on road. Veered into ditch on rollout. Exhaust valve ingested.
- [Accident 19900908038439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908038439A.md): Airpts A9B · Ord, NE · Sep 8, 1990 · N7691V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Vernal, UT · Aug 30, 1990 · N7629V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Montrose, CO · Apr 28, 1990 · N7620V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Fisher, AR · Mar 13, 1989 · N7701V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Marianna, FL · May 25, 1988 · N7787V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Grace, ID · Apr 18, 1988 · N7657V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Osgood, MO · Jul 31, 1987 · N7726V · Substantial damage
  > Engine crankshaft broke on climbout. Emergency landing terminated in a nose over.
- [Accident 19870424011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870424011539A.md): Airpts A9B · Wood, SD · Apr 24, 1987 · N7755V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Ridgeland, SC · Aug 5, 1986 · N7946V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Argyle, MN · Aug 4, 1986 · N7617V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Dell Rapids, SD · May 20, 1986 · N7757V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Lodi, CA · Mar 8, 1986 · N7688V · Destroyed
  > Following spray application engine seized after oil pressure loss. Landed in a vinyard. Crankshaft had failed.
- [Accident 19840615029359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840615029359A.md): Airpts A9B · Circleville, UT · Jun 15, 1984 · N7660V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Lamont, OK · Apr 6, 1984 · N7776V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft stalled into ground during procedure turn on aerial application flight.
- [Accident 19830625027319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830625027319A.md): Airpts A9B · Rolla, ND · Jun 25, 1983 · N7642V · Destroyed
  > Stalled on a turnaround during a spraying operation. Struck ground in a vertical bank.
- [Accident 19830523020699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830523020699A.md): Airpts A9B · Winear, ID · May 23, 1983 · N7778V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Marana, AZ · Apr 8, 1983 · N7909V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Rolla, ND · Jun 20, 1982 · N7634V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft stalled and crashed during turn of first swath run.
- [Incident 19820619033119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820619033119I.md): Airpts A9B · Rigby, ID · Jun 19, 1982 · N8028V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Ulysses, KS · Jun 17, 1982 · N7603V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was making second pass over field when aircraft hit downdraft and crashed.
- [Accident 19820527019529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820527019529A.md): Airpts A9B · Sioux Falls, SD · May 27, 1982 · N7769V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft crashed during emergency landing. Fuel servo, P/N2539806, failed causing engine failure.
- [Accident 19810829053459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810829053459A.md): Airpts A9B · Maringouin, LA · Aug 29, 1981 · N7689V · Substantial damage
  > Stalled on takeoff climb out during a downwind turn to avoid trees.
- [Accident 19810731046559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810731046559A.md): Airpts A9B · Park City, MT · Jul 31, 1981 · N7781V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Hector, MN · Jun 6, 1981 · N7759V · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stalled and crashed into trees during spraying operation.
- [Accident 19810509022709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810509022709A.md): Airpts A9B · Townsend, MT · May 9, 1981 · N7949V · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stalled during procedure turn. Crashed and burned while spraying a field.
- [Accident 19800628022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628022829A.md): Airpts A9B · Bridger, MT · Jun 28, 1980 · N7693V · Destroyed
  > Struck walking irrigation rig during spray run.
- [Accident 19800628022799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628022799A.md): Airpts A9B · Cameron, MO · Jun 28, 1980 · N8025V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · Minneola, FL · Jun 18, 1980 · N7785V · Destroyed
  > Aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff. Terrain not suitable for emergency landing.
- [Accident 19800604019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800604019979A.md): Airpts A9B · Ponca City, OK · Jun 4, 1980 · N7798V · 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.md): Airpts A9B · East Savannah, MO · Apr 25, 1980 · N7746V · Substantial damage
  > Ag pilot failed to avoid wires at end of swath run.
- [Accident 19790816028549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790816028549A.md): Airpts A9B · Burney, CA · Aug 16, 1979 · N7919V · Destroyed
  > Witness observed ag acft stall while making turnaround from a swath run. Engine running at impact.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 ('0144206')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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