Rockwell Grand Commander 690 crash, Jun 26, 1970, Oklahom...
Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident on June 26, 1970 near Oklahoma City-Wiley Post Oklahoma, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Rudder and...
- Date: June 26, 1970
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 690
- Location: Oklahoma City-Wiley Post Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Rudder and rudder tab control system separated in flight, leading to an uncontrolled descent
During a local test flight from Oklahoma City Wiley Post Airport, a Grand Commander 690 fitted with a new tail design lost its rudder while cruising at about 243 knots. The aircraft dove into a field at Bethany and all three crew members were seriously injured.