Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Nov 16, 2005 (1 killed)
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on November 16, 2005 near Gaylord, Michigan, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Failure to maintain terrain...
- Date: November 16, 2005
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Gaylord, Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure to maintain terrain clearance during a non-precision approach, with the ceiling, visibility, night conditions and trees as contributing factors.
A Rockwell Aero Commander 500B flying a night on-demand cargo flight from Grand Rapids struck trees and terrain about a mile short of Gaylord airport during a non-precision approach. The aircraft did not maintain terrain clearance in low ceilings, reduced visibility and light snow. The pilot was killed.