# 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. Page 1 of 5 · 202 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA269.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Livonia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2026 · N7799V · Substantial damage > On July 27, 2026, about 0819 central daylight time, an Aero Commander Callair A-9B airplane, N7799V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Livonia, Missouri. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ERA24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA240.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N7650V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR14LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA220.md): Aero Commander Callair A 9B · Gardiner, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2014 · N7292V · Substantial damage > 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 performance and led to a subsequent forced landing. - [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 CHI04LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA295.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Norton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N7798V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damage > 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 in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.… - [NTSB FTW02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA236.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N7718V · Substantial damage > 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 model of the accident airplane. - [NTSB FTW02CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA206.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N7791V · Substantial damage > the loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil. - [NTSB FTW97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA232.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Indio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N7684V · Substantial damage > 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, which resulted in a forced landing and subseqent nose-over.… - [NTSB SEA97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA137.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Saint Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N7922V · Substantial damage > 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.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Cloverdale, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N7730V · Destroyed > 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.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 CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence. - [NTSB FTW92DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N7616V · Destroyed > An inflight fire due to a loose fuel fitting and fuel line due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02.md): Callair A9B · Bisbee, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [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 DEN90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA102.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N7620V · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The adverse wind conditions were related factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA080.md): Callair A9-B · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N7701V · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine magneto resulting in engine failure. - [NTSB MIA88FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA178.md): Rockwell A9B · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1988 · N7787V · Substantial damage > The acft sustained a complete & sudden power loss while engaged in ag operations at low alt. The prop, fwd portion of the crankshaft, cyl head & other eng parts separated from the acft. The acft struck a row of 40 ft trees & crashed to the grnd. An exam of… - [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 MKC87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA152.md): Aero Commander Callair A9-B · Osgood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N7726V · Substantial damage > During an aerial application operation, pilot experienced partial power loss and vibration, followed by a loud explosive sound and total loss of power. An emergency ldg was made followed by a nose over. Postaccident inspection revealed the entire propeller… - [NTSB ATL86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA216.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N7946V · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing a test flight to test a new spray pump which was recently installed on the aircraft. Following a low pass over the runway the pilot heard a grinding noise from the left side of the aircraft. Shortly thereafter the aircraft lost total… - [NTSB CHI86FER16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER16.md): Aero Commander Callair A9B · Argyle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N7617V · Substantial damage > While setting up for a swath run the pilot struck the ground in a wings level descent. He stated that a 'whirlwind' or 'downdraft' prevented him from pulling up in time to pre-vent impact with the ground. - [NTSB DEN86FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Dell Rapids, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N7757V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, he lost rudder effectiveness after accelerating to about 60 KTS. He applied brakes to stop, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & struck a fence. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported.… - [NTSB LAX86FVD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD06.md): Callair A-9B · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N7688V · Destroyed > Pilot was returning to Lodi airport after aerial application when the engine lost oil pressure. The engine seized, and a forced landing was made in a vineyard. - [NTSB DEN84LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA180.md): Rockwell Callair A-9B · Circleville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1984 · N7660V · Substantial damage > After spraying several fields, the plt looked down to check a map during which time a loss of altitude occurred. The acft collided with a barbed wire fence. One of the main gear was damaged & the barbed wire became entangled in the propeller. During a forced… - [NTSB FTW84LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA192.md): Rockwell A-9B · Lamont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1984 · N7776V · Substantial damage > The plt reported that between swath runs, his attention was directed to swath marks on the ground, then he tried to determine how much chemical was remaining in the hopper. At about 100 ft AGL, while in a 50 deg left bank, he heard 'the eng slow down' & felt… - [NTSB DEN83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA153.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N7642V · Destroyed > During a procedure turn-around after the second pass, the acft entered a stall, the left wing dropped & the plane impacted, left wing first, while in a nose down attitude. No preimpact, mechanical malfunction or failure was reported. - [NTSB SEA83LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA105.md): Callair A-9B · Winear, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1983 · N7778V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence during an off airport forced landing. The pilot was completing an aerial application pass & when the low fuel warning light came on the pilot switched tanks & turned on fuel booster. The engine quit at about 200 feet AGL.… - [NTSB LAX83LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA189.md): Rockwell A-9B · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N7909V · Destroyed > The plt was on a flt from quanah, TX to chandler, AZ to deliver the acft for a sale. He had been on the ferry flt for 6 hrs when he landed at Marana, AZ. After refueling, raising the eng cowl, inspecting the eng & wiping off an accumulation of oil, he took… - [NTSB DEN82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA108.md): Callair A-9B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N7634V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that after loading with chemical, water, and fuel, he went to a field and began spraying. He stated that after he had made his first swath run, he was turning for a second swath when the plane stalled and crashed. The landing gear,… - [NTSB MKC82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA108.md): Callair A-9B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N7603V · Substantial damage > The pilot was on a spray flight over an area of sand hills. While dropping flags to help determine the wind on the surface, he encountered unfavorable wind conditions and a sudden loss of lift. He applied full power, but was unable to recover from the mushing… - [NTSB DEN82FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTK04.md): Callair A-9B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N7769V · Substantial damage > The eng quit & the plt landed in an adjacent field after first hitting a wooded fence. An inspectin of the bendix fuel servo unit, model PSA-10ED-1, revealed that the fuel diaphragm stem, pn 2539806, had failed. - [NTSB FTW81DRD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD42.md): Callair A-9B · Maringouin, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N7689V · Destroyed - [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 CHI81FER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FER42.md): Callair A-9B · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1981 · N7759V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81DTI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTI07.md): Aero Comdr A9B · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 9, 1981 · N7949V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FCG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG31.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1980 · N8025V · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FTA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTA16.md): Callair A-9B · Bridger, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1980 · N7693V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FLD74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD74.md): Aero Comndr A-9B · Minneola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N7785V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80DPJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPJ25.md): Callair A-9B · Ponca City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1980 · N7798V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DCG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCG21.md): Aero Comndr A9B · Savannah, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1980 · N7746V · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FVG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG70.md): Aero Comndr A-9B · Burney, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1979 · N7919V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN79DTM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTM19.md): Rockwell A9B · Junction, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N7923V · Substantial damage - [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 LAX79DUG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUG20.md): Aero Comdr A-9B · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1979 · N7684V · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC79DCG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCG32.md): Callair A9-B · Deerfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1979 · N671W · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCD54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD54.md): Callair A-9B · Lake Park, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1978 · N7757V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FVD52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVD52.md): Rockwell A-9B · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1978 · N7906V · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=0144206&page=2 ## 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."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?model=0144206 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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