Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Mar 19, 1971 (2 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on March 19, 1971 near Helendale California, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: March 19, 1971
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Helendale California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A twin engine Rockwell Aero Commander 560 on approach to Helendale, California, during an electrical chute device drop test flew too slowly. The left wing dropped, and the aircraft dove into the ground and burned, killing both occupants.