Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 crash, Apr 14, 2003, Mount...
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident on April 14, 2003 near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Improper...
- Date: April 14, 2003
- Aircraft: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
- Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Improper refueling by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade (Jet-A), which caused a loss of power in both engines during the initial climb. The inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.
A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Shrike Commander was refueled by mistake with Jet-A instead of 100LL avgas. Both engines lost power shortly after takeoff from Mount Pleasant. The pilot made an off-field landing, the left wing separated and the aft cabin was crushed. Both occupants survived.