Rockwell Aero Commander 685 crash, Dec 12, 1980 (1 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 685 accident on December 12, 1980 near Ashland, Oregon, USA, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Controlled collision with...
- Date: December 12, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 685
- Location: Ashland, Oregon, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Controlled collision with the ground during initial climb after the pilot failed to establish a positive rate of climb, in low ceiling, fog and visibility of 1/4 mile or less.
A Rockwell Aero Commander 685 (N9221N) operated by Castle Aero Club failed to climb after takeoff from Ashland Parker Airport, Oregon, in fog and low ceiling, and crashed on a hill. The flight was bound for Fresno, California. The pilot was killed and four other occupants were injured.