Rockwell Aero Commander 680 crash, Dec 9, 1966 (1 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 680 accident on December 9, 1966 near Minneapolis-Saint Paul Minnesota, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Fire that began...
- Date: December 9, 1966
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 680
- Location: Minneapolis-Saint Paul Minnesota, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fire that began in the baggage compartment, for reasons never determined
Shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis Saint Paul airport, the pilot reported a fire and smoke in the cabin and cockpit and attempted an emergency landing. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in flames on an interstate highway, killing the pilot.