# Fatal NTSB investigations: Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Aero Commander CallAir · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N7700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Excelsior Sprgs, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ02.md): Aero Commander Calair A9B · Ord, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N7691V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA88LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA081.md): Rockwell A-9B · Grace, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1988 · N7657V · Destroyed
  > Plt/owner not certificated for aerial application. No record found of prior experience in aerial application. Replaced certificated plt for undet reason. Witnesses observed acft enter stall/spin during first aerial application turnaround maneuver in strong…
- [NTSB DEN81FTA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTA12.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Park City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1981 · N7781V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FVG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG70.md): Aero Comndr A-9B · Burney, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1979 · N7919V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ25.md): Callair A-9B · Yates Center, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1979 · N7766V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVD43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVD43.md): Callair A-9B · Stockton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1977 · N7763V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FQG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG36.md): Aero Comdr A9B · Nolan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1977 · N7723V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76FUM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUM31.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1976 · N7659V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FLD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD25.md): Aero Cmdr A-9B · Bartow, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 26, 1974 · N8026V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG25.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Sylvania, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N7748V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKG01.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1974 · N7720V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74FCG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG37.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Baldwin, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 22, 1974 · N7656V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG30.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Jordan, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 22, 1973 · N7664V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72FCQ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCQ58.md): Callair A-9B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1972 · N7980V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FRG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRG91.md): Callair A-9B · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1972 · N7718V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPG27.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Mccrory, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1971 · N7683V · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72FYC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72FYC12.md): Callair A-9 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1971 · N375MC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKT50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKT50.md): Aero Cmdr A-9B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1971 · N7699V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPG07.md): Callair A-9B · Coy, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1970 · N7632V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71FRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG06.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Raymondville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1970 · N7740V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70FKG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKG37.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Dover, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1970 · N7618V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70FCJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FCJ20.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Aurora, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 23, 1970 · N7753V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0290.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Newton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 20, 1968 · N7696V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69F0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0185.md): Callair A-9B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 11, 1968 · N7672V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69F0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0139.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Fairfax, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1968 · N7663V · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0001.md): Callair A-9 · Power, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1967 · N7225V · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0144206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=0144206

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