Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, May 28, 2003, Grand Ca...
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on May 28, 2003 near Grand Canyon-National Park, Arizona, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot's...
- Date: May 28, 2003
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Grand Canyon-National Park, Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot's encounter with wind shear just after liftoff. The NTSB also cited that the airplane's climb capability was exceeded in the developing convective conditions.
The Aero Commander 500B failed to climb after takeoff from Grand Canyon airport and struck trees and terrain beyond the runway end. A direct crosswind was reported on the runway. Three passengers were on board and none were killed.