Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander crash, Dec 19, 1980 (3 killed)
Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander accident on December 19, 1980 near Many-Hart Memorial, Louisiana, USA, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Stall on...
- Date: December 19, 1980
- Aircraft: Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander
- Location: Many-Hart Memorial, Louisiana, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Cause: Stall on final approach due to improper IFR operation: the pilot failed to maintain flying speed in low ceiling, fog and gusty wind conditions during a circling approach below minimums
A Langham Petroleum Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander on a New Orleans to Many flight stalled and crashed in a wooded area during a circling approach to Many Hart Memorial Airport. The right wingtip fuel tank struck a tree during the turn to final, and the aircraft went out of control. Three occupants were killed and one passenger was seriously injured.