# NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 100, TX

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 CEN20LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA055.md): Aero Commander 100 · Mullin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2020 · N5573M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA324.md): Aero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.
- [NTSB CEN12LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA192.md): Aero Commander 100 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N5551M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA160.md): Aero Commander 100 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N5530M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the aileron control rod due to bending overstress. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA219.md): Aero Commander 100 · Vidor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4134X · Substantial damage
  > Control cable separation due to the throttle power lever linkage not being secured by retainer resultant from improper installation. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA265.md): Aero Commander 100 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N3780X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost power during a local flight and attempted a landing on a highway. Control was lost and aircraft collided with a fence. The aircraft was landed downwind. Post accident check showed 125 mag drop on both mags and a maximum static of 2350.
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ18.md): Aero-Comdr 100 · Mt.Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1980 · N3795X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DQG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG38.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Canadian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N3890X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA12.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1977 · N2931T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF027.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Dialville, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 4, 1973 · N2940T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DRG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRG23.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Encinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1973 · N3642X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF041.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 8, 1972 · N2945T · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0140202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=0140202&state=TX

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