Rockwell Aero Commander 520 crash, Aug 25, 1973, Michigan...
Rockwell Aero Commander 520 accident on August 25, 1973 near Michigan City Indiana, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Both engines stopped...
- Date: August 25, 1973
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 520
- Location: Michigan City Indiana, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Both engines stopped because of fuel mismanagement, with the pilot unfamiliar with the aircraft.
An Aero Commander 520 on a cargo flight from Traverse City lost both engines almost at once on approach to Michigan City. It struck treetops and crashed short of the runway, and the sole pilot was seriously injured.