Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Mar 3, 1972 (1 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on March 3, 1972 near Rochester New York, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Improper decisions or planning by...
- Date: March 3, 1972
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Rochester New York, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Improper decisions or planning by the pilot in flight, who failed to maintain flying speed
A Rockwell Aero Commander 500B cargo flight from Rochester was climbing at night when the pilot made a low level turn just after liftoff. Control was lost, the aircraft crashed and its sole occupant was killed.