Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, May 17, 1979, Treasure...
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on May 17, 1979 near Treasure Cay Central Abaco, Bahamas with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during initial...
- Date: May 17, 1979
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Treasure Cay Central Abaco, Bahamas
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during initial climb, followed by the pilot's decision to ditch
A Palm Beach Aviation Aero Commander 500 on a ferry flight from Treasure Cay to Andros Town lost an engine during initial climb at Treasure Cay. Unable to climb, the pilot ditched in the sea less than two km from the airfield. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was lost.