Rockwell Aero Commander 500 crash, Nov 30, 2007, Armstrong
Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident on November 30, 2007 near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Water suspended in the fuel froze...
- Date: November 30, 2007
- Aircraft: Rockwell Aero Commander 500
- Location: Armstrong, Ontario, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Water suspended in the fuel froze in the fuel distributor valve, blocking fuel flow to the nozzles. The aircraft was operated without a fuel icing inhibitor, which would likely have prevented the blockage.
A Rockwell Aero Commander 500B on a charter from Dryden to Geraldton lost power in both engines after fuel flow dropped on the right engine and then the left. The crew diverted to Armstrong but could not keep the aircraft level and made a forced landing in a marshy wooded area. The captain was seriously injured and the co-pilot and passenger had minor injuries.