Rockwell Aero Commander 680 crash, Dec 5, 1971 (3 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 680 accident on December 5, 1971 near New Orleans-Lakefront Louisiana, United States with 3 fatalities.
- Date: December 5, 1971
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 680
- Location: New Orleans-Lakefront Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On a night approach to New Orleans Lakefront Airport in low cloud, the pilot went around and then descended below minimums on a second attempt. The twin struck Lake Pontchartrain short of the runway, killing all three occupants, and only two bodies were recovered.