Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, May 19, 1994 (4 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on May 19, 1994 near Livermore, California, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: A fuel system leak, inadequate...
- Date: May 19, 1994
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Livermore, California, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A fuel system leak, inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and the non-flying pilot and passenger allowing flight with a known fuel deficiency. Lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
A Rockwell Aero Commander 500A on a private flight from Hayward crashed near Livermore after an aircraft that had sat unflown for two years was flown with a known fuel leak. About 14 minutes after takeoff it turned and descended, with smoke or flames trailing, then struck trees and power lines and crashed in a small field. All four aboard were killed.