Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 crash, Nov 21, 2001 (5 killed)
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident on November 21, 2001 near Eagleville, California, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: The pilot encountered...
- Date: November 21, 2001
- Aircraft: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
- Location: Eagleville, California, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot encountered forecast mountain wave, moderate or greater turbulence and icing, with downdrafts that exceeded the aircraft's climb capability at an altitude where recovery was not possible. A preflight weather briefing that did not cover the active AIRMETs was a contributing factor.
A Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S on an IFR flight from Reno to Wenatchee encountered severe mountain wave downdrafts while crossing the Warner Mountains. It struck the eastern slope of Eagle Peak in cruise. All five people aboard were killed, and the wreckage was found near the crest on November 23.