Rockwell Grand Commander 680 crash, Oct 17, 1980, Columbia
Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident on October 17, 1980 near Columbia, South Carolina, USA, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure...
- Date: October 17, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 680
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on final approach due to fuel mismanagement; fuel starvation with both auxiliary tanks nearly empty over rough terrain.
On 17 October 1980 a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FLP, N1167Z, operated by Cay International, lost power from both engines during descent to Columbia Airport because the fuel selector had been left on empty auxiliary tanks. The pilot attempted a forced landing and the aircraft struck a dirt bank. Both occupants survived with serious injuries.