Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Mar 22, 1969 (1 killed)

Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on March 22, 1969 near Ione California, United States with 1 fatality.

A Rockwell Aero Commander 500 encountered difficulties during takeoff from Ione Airfield. The pilot did not abort the takeoff, rotated too late, struck a dirt bank and crashed at the end of the runway. The pilot died, three passengers were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

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