Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Jan 15, 1979, Clewisto...
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on January 15, 1979 near Clewiston Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Smoke and cockpit fire of...
- Date: January 15, 1979
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Clewiston Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Smoke and cockpit fire of undetermined origin led to an emergency landing; the aircraft struck rocks on the landing roll, lost its right main gear and crashed on soft, rough ground
On 15 January 1979 a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E (N438G) flying from Sebring to Miami filled with smoke in the cabin. The pilot descended to attempt an emergency landing near Clewiston, Florida. On final the aircraft struck rocks, lost its right main gear and crashed. Both occupants were injured. The NTSB investigated under report MIA79FKT36.