Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Mar 22, 1968, Dilley T...
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on March 22, 1968 near Dilley Texas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Complete engine failure from fuel...
- Date: March 22, 1968
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Dilley Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Complete engine failure from fuel exhaustion, with the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and inattention to fuel supply
On approach to Dilley Airpark both engines stopped at the same time. The aircraft stalled, struck trees and crashed in Hilltop, northeast of the airport. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.