Rockwell Grand Commander 680 crash, Aug 8, 1976 (1 killed)
Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident on August 8, 1976 near Alapaha Georgia, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Fuel exhaustion leading to failure...
- Date: August 8, 1976
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 680
- Location: Alapaha Georgia, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fuel exhaustion leading to failure of both engines, with pilot incapacitation and alcohol impairment as contributing factors.
A Rockwell Turbo Commander flying from Houston toward New Orleans continued about 375 miles past New Orleans until both engines stopped. The aircraft dived and crashed near Alapaha, Georgia, killing the sole pilot.