Rockwell Grand Commander 680 crash, Oct 1, 1998 (1 killed)
Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident on October 1, 1998 near Palm Springs, California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot's failure to...
- Date: October 1, 1998
- Aircraft: Rockwell Grand Commander 680
- Location: Palm Springs, California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's failure to properly use the manual turbocharger wastegates and to monitor manifold pressure during takeoff, leading to engine detonation.
A Rockwell Grand Commander flying a local checkout flight reported a fuel problem shortly after departing Palm Springs and tried to return. It struck power lines about 1.5 miles north of the airport. Engine examination showed severe detonation, and the aircraft had been modified with higher-power engines and manual turbocharger wastegates. The pilot was killed.