Rockwell Aero Commander 560 crash, Sep 8, 1995 (2 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident on September 8, 1995 near Ketchum, Idaho, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot-in-command failed to...
- Date: September 8, 1995
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 560
- Location: Ketchum, Idaho, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot-in-command failed to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn, leading to a stall and spin. Spatial disorientation, an improper in-flight decision, mountainous terrain and high density altitude were contributing factors.
A Rockwell Aero Commander 560 flying VFR from Elko to Hailey could not find the airport in mountainous terrain. It flew north along the highway at low altitude with the gear extended, then made a left turn and descended steeply into the ground. Both occupants were killed. Toxicology found an over-the-counter antihistamine in the tissues.