Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Nov 21, 1980 (2 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on November 21, 1980 near Dell City, Texas, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Airframe failure in flight and...
- Date: November 21, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Dell City, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Airframe failure in flight and uncontrolled descent after the crew attempted operations beyond their experience, with spatial disorientation and continued VFR flight into adverse weather (icing, low ceiling) as contributing factors.
While cruising at night in marginal weather, the crew lost control after spatial disorientation. The twin-engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, suffered an airframe failure and crashed in an open field near Dell City, Texas. Both occupants were killed.