Rockwell Grand Commander 680 crash, Dec 28, 1978 (1 killed)
Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident on December 28, 1978 near Oklahoma City-Clarence E. Page Oklahoma, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Listed...
- Date: December 28, 1978
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 680
- Location: Oklahoma City-Clarence E. Page Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Listed contributing factors were fatigue fracture, failure to follow approved procedures, failure to retract the landing gear, and inadequate maintenance and inspection.
A Rockwell Grand Commander 680 ferry flight from Oklahoma City-Clarence E. Page Airport to El Reno crashed a few miles from the airfield at about 17:45 local time. The copilot declared an engine emergency and the crew turned back. The aircraft lost height and the crew lost control during an emergency landing attempt. The pilot was killed and the second occupant was seriously injured.