Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 crash, Nov 3, 1990 (2 killed)
Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681 accident on November 3, 1990 near Fort Lauderdale-Executive, Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The...
- Date: November 3, 1990
- Aircraft: Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681
- Location: Fort Lauderdale-Executive, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot continued the takeoff despite low power on both engines caused by open compressor surge valves, then failed to keep airspeed in a turn, leading to a stall and spin
A Rockwell Turbo Commander 680V (N541F) was destroyed at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on 3 November 1990 when it stalled and spun shortly after takeoff. The aircraft had been grounded since June 1989, and both occupants were killed.