Rockwell Grand Commander 680 crash, Feb 13, 1978 (4 killed)
Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident on February 13, 1978 near Morrisville North Carolina, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Stall and spin on...
- Date: February 13, 1978
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 680
- Location: Morrisville North Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall and spin on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the aircraft, low ceiling, fog and improper weight and balance loading.
A Rockwell Grand Commander 680 on a private flight stalled and crashed on final approach to Raleigh-Durham Airport in fog and low ceilings near Morrisville, North Carolina. The pilot and three passengers were killed and two others were seriously injured.