Rockwell Grand Commander 690 crash, Jan 30, 1980 (2 killed)
Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident on January 30, 1980 near Newcastle, Oklahoma, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Stall on approach after the...
- Date: January 30, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 690
- Location: Newcastle, Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Stall on approach after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors: inadequate weather briefing, icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain, airframe ice, and icing forecast not provided to the pilot.
A Rockwell Grand Commander 690 registered XB-AEA and operated by Bardhal de Mexico stalled on approach to Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport while flying from Dallas. It crashed in flames at Newcastle, about 8 miles south of the airport. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB investigated under report FTW80AA037.