Fatal NTSB investigations: Aero Commander S2R

17 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aero Commander S2R. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19692026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Aero Commander S2R per year, 1969–2026: 17 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('0143022'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN16FA328Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Center, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · DeWitt, ARThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.May 3, 2010 · N5531X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA355Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cordova, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain after clearing an obstacle during an agricultural application pass.Jun 12, 2009 · N1734S · DestroyedNTSB CHI07LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Watford City, NDThe agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA257Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Hondo, TXThe inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the high winds and the wind induced turbulence.Jun 6, 1998 · N1765S · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Dufur, ORThe pilot in command's misjudgment of clearance with the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (transmission wire) and safety system (not installed).Mar 8, 1992 · N1763S · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, IDThe improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling…Apr 15, 1991 · N5539X · DestroyedNTSB MKC88DPG02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSnow 600-S2C · Almyra, ARTwo ag aircraft were spraying the same field. According to several witnesses, 1671S was heading south and 3660X was heading east. Both aircraft were actively engaged in the spraying operation but did not seem to the witnesses to be coordinating with each…Jul 30, 1988 · N1671S · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Nampa, IDGround personnel reported the acft entered procedure turnaround in an excessive attitude, appeared to stall, rolled inverted and struck the ground. No evidence found of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction.Jul 25, 1986 · N5511X · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FVA62Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 600S2R · Kettleman City, CASep 15, 1981 · N3655X · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FVA13Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr S2R · Huron, CADec 4, 1980 · N5536X · DestroyedNTSB MIA78FKQ03Accident · 1 fatalClosedThrush S2R · Poplarville, MSOct 27, 1977 · N8921Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA76FKJ97Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero-Comdr 600S2R · Ashland, ALAug 30, 1976 · N5652X · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB MIA73DKT64Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Atlantic O.North (Atlantic Ocean)Jan 6, 1973 · N8953Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA72FYG01Accident · 1 fatalClosedSnow S2R · Royal City, WAJul 13, 1971 · N8879Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX71FUJ08Accident · 1 fatalClosedSnow S2B · Phoenix, AZJul 21, 1970 · N8873Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX70F0157Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr S-2R · Shafter, CAOct 13, 1969 · N8988Q · Substantial damage