Rockwell Aero Commander 700 (Fuji... crash, Feb 15, 1980 (5 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 700 (Fuji FA-300) accident on February 15, 1980 near Everett-Paine Field, Washington, USA, United States with 5 fatalities....
- Date: February 15, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 700 (Fuji FA-300)
- Location: Everett-Paine Field, Washington, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Cause: Stall during the initial climb caused by inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were airframe ice, improper loading, about 1,000 lb over maximum gross weight, center of gravity 1.59 inches behind the aft limit, and ice and snow on the wings and tail before takeoff.
Roberts Construction Rockwell Aero Commander 700 N9908S stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Everett Paine Field with seven occupants on board. Five occupants were killed and two passengers were seriously injured.