Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Dec 16, 1993 (2 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on December 16, 1993 near White Mills, Pennsylvania, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Repeated aerobatic...
- Date: December 16, 1993
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: White Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Repeated aerobatic maneuvers exceeded the airplane's design limits, causing wing fracture and loss of control (NTSB).
The Aero Commander 500A was flown in repeated aerobatic manoeuvres in violation of the flight manual. The left wing separated and the aircraft struck trees near White Mills, killing both occupants.