Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Feb 21, 1967 (5 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on February 21, 1967 near South Lake Tahoe California, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure...
- Date: February 21, 1967
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: South Lake Tahoe California, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure caused by a fatigue fracture in the magneto ignition system, linked to a failed impulse coupling, together with improper emergency procedures.
While descending to South Lake Tahoe Airport, the right engine of the Aero Commander failed. The pilot tried to keep height and speed, but the aircraft stalled and crashed in Tahoe Valley, and the occupants were killed or injured as described in the existing record.