Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Jan 18, 1979 (1 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on January 18, 1979 near Tinker AFB Oklahoma, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Stall during a missed approach...
- Date: January 18, 1979
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Tinker AFB Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall during a missed approach in fog, linked to improper in-flight decisions; improper IFR operation was a contributing factor
On 18 January 1979 a private Rockwell Aero Commander 560 flying from Hot Springs to Tinker AFB made several go-arounds and abandoned approaches in fog and poor visibility. On the fifth approach the crew declared a low fuel emergency, then the aircraft stalled and crashed. One pilot was killed and the second occupant was seriously injured. The NTSB investigated under report FTW79FA043.