NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 100, TX

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aero Commander 100. 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

19722026
NTSB investigations: Aero Commander 100, TX per year, 1972–2026: 13 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.\"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"

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NTSB CEN20LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Mullin, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jan 4, 2020 · N5573M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA324Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TXThe 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.Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Seguin, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 28, 2012 · N5551M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Llano, TXThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Fort Worth, TXThe separation of the aileron control rod due to bending overstress. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing.Mar 26, 1998 · N5530M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Vidor, TXControl 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.Jul 27, 1993 · N4134X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA265Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Dekalb, TXThe 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.Jul 4, 1982 · N3780X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW80DRJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedAero-Comdr 100 · Mt.Pleasant, TXMay 5, 1980 · N3795X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79DQG38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 100 · Canadian, TXMay 22, 1979 · N3890X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FRA12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAero Comdr 100 · Huntsville, TXFeb 25, 1977 · N2931T · DestroyedNTSB FTW74AF027Accident · 4 fatalClosedAero Comdr 100 · Dialville, TXNov 4, 1973 · N2940T · DestroyedNTSB FTW74DRG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAero Comdr 100 · Encinal, TXOct 5, 1973 · N3642X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72AF041Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 100 · Seguin, TXJan 8, 1972 · N2945T · Destroyed