# NTSB FTW71FRG40: Aero Comdr A-9B, N7718V, Tivoli, TX, October 24, 1970

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: October 24, 1970
- Place: Tivoli, TX · TIVOLI, TX
- Location: 28.4608° N, 96.8915° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Tivoli, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.4608&lon=-96.8915&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 22, 1971
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 158953
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW71FRG40
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRG40

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-4091  70/10/24   TIVOLI,TEX          AERO COMDR A-9B     CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 1200                    N7718V              PX-  0  0  0  ASSOC CROP CTL ACTIVITY   AGE 38, 3505 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            3 IN TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - GULF COAST
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          TIVOLI,TEX                  LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           STALL: MUSH                                              TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LOAD NOT JETTISONED
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
         SPECIAL DATA
          TOTAL HOURS IN CROP CONTROL - UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED       KIND OF OPERATION - PRACTICE
          KIND OF CROP - OTHER                                     PILOT' S SEAT BELT -UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED
          GLOVES - NOT USED                                        GOGGLES - NOT USED
          CRASH HELMET - AVAILABLE USED                            COCKPIT CRASHPAD - INSTALLED
          CRASH BAR - INSTALLED                                    TANK/HOPPER-LOCATION - FORWARD OF PILOT
        REMARKS- SETTLED INTO 2 PARKED ACFT,TYPE AND REG NOT REPTD. PRACTICE FLT,WATER IN SPRAY TANK.3 HRS IN TYPE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7718V](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7718V-2006-04-18), registration cancelled 2006-04-18, S/N 1470, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AERO COMDR A-9B
- Registry model: [Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-callair-a-9b) (registry code 0144206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Airport: Gulf Coast

## Other investigations on N7718V (2)

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 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 FTW72FRG91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRG91), Jun 1, 1972: Callair A-9B (N7718V), Los Fresnos, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal

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.

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