Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Oct 17, 1980 (4 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on October 17, 1980 near Buffalo, New York, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Inadequate preflight...
- Date: October 17, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Buffalo, New York, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Inadequate preflight preparation; the pilot failed to maintain a positive rate of climb in low ceiling, blowing snow and high density altitude.
On 17 October 1980 a private Rockwell Aero Commander 500B, N6395U, crashed after takeoff from Buffalo Airport in blowing snow and low ceiling. All four occupants were killed. The aircraft failed to maintain a positive rate of climb and collided with the ground during the initial climb.