Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Oct 10, 1975 (6 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on October 10, 1975 near Walnut Grove California, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after...
- Date: October 10, 1975
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Walnut Grove California, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after continued VFR flight into adverse weather, leading to an uncontrolled descent
The Aero Commander was flying VFR in rain and thunderstorm activity near Walnut Grove, California, when the pilot lost control and the aircraft dived. It crashed inverted in water and all six people aboard were killed.