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Aircraft type

Aero Commander 500

Occurrences involving a Aero Commander 500, with variants merged.

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Occurrences147140 accidents · 7 incidents · 134 mapped
Fatal occurrences63Fatality total known for 147 of 147
Reported fatalities149Plus 45 serious injuries reported
Years1964–202612 Aug 1964 – 17 Mar 2026

By year

Aero Commander 500: occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19641 occurrences in 1964, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19652 occurrences in 1965, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
19663 occurrences in 1966, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).23
19673 occurrences in 1967, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11
19685 occurrences in 1968, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).33
19694 occurrences in 1969, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19704 occurrences in 1970, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).35
19717 occurrences in 1971, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).410
19725 occurrences in 1972, 5 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).516
19735 occurrences in 1973, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
19743 occurrences in 1974, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19756 occurrences in 1975, 6 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).618
19765 occurrences in 1976, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).22
19773 occurrences in 1977, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19788 occurrences in 1978, 6 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).618
19793 occurrences in 1979, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11
19804 occurrences in 1980, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).37
19814 occurrences in 1981, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).23
19821 occurrences in 1982, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19834 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).16
19842 occurrences in 1984, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19851 occurrences in 1985, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19863 occurrences in 1986, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19872 occurrences in 1987, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19881 occurrences in 1988, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19892 occurrences in 1989, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).111
19913 occurrences in 1991, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
19922 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11
19933 occurrences in 1993, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
19942 occurrences in 1994, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).14
19951 occurrences in 1995, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19962 occurrences in 1996, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).26
19971 occurrences in 1997, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
19982 occurrences in 1998, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
19995 occurrences in 1999, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).23
20013 occurrences in 2001, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).15
20023 occurrences in 2002, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).13
20033 occurrences in 2003, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20041 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20052 occurrences in 2005, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11
20084 occurrences in 2008, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).35
20091 occurrences in 2009, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11
20102 occurrences in 2010, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).12
20122 occurrences in 2012, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20132 occurrences in 2013, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20143 occurrences in 2014, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).33
20151 occurrences in 2015, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20181 occurrences in 2018, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20202 occurrences in 2020, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20211 occurrences in 2021, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20233 occurrences in 2023, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).00
20261 occurrences in 2026, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1978 (8).11

Airports most often reported

Aero Commander 500: airports most often reported
AirportOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC): 4 occurrences, 2.7% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.2.7%12
Canefield Airport (DCF)Canefield Airport (DCF): 3 occurrences, 2.0% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).2.0%13
Hays Regional Airport (HYS)Hays Regional Airport (HYS): 3 occurrences, 2.0% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).2.0%12
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%00
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%00
Cyril E. King Airport (STT)Cyril E. King Airport (STT): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%00
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%11
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)Des Moines International Airport (DSM): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%00
Elko Regional Airport (EKO)Elko Regional Airport (EKO): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%00
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)Hayward Executive Airport (HWD): 2 occurrences, 1.4% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), 4).1.4%14

Countries

Aero Commander 500: countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 135 occurrences, 91.8% of the occurrences shown. 56 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.91.8%56125
UnknownUnknown: 8 occurrences, 5.4% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 135).5.4%46
ColombiaColombia: 1 occurrences, 0.7% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 135).0.7%12
DominicaDominica: 1 occurrences, 0.7% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 135).0.7%00
MexicoMexico: 1 occurrences, 0.7% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 135).0.7%15
SwitzerlandSwitzerland: 1 occurrences, 0.7% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 135).0.7%111

US states and territories

Aero Commander 500: US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
CaliforniaCalifornia: 17 occurrences, 11.6% of the occurrences shown. 8 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.11.6%826
FloridaFlorida: 10 occurrences, 6.8% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).6.8%33
KansasKansas: 8 occurrences, 5.4% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).5.4%24
MontanaMontana: 6 occurrences, 4.1% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).4.1%45
TexasTexas: 6 occurrences, 4.1% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).4.1%310
KentuckyKentucky: 5 occurrences, 3.4% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).3.4%22
TennesseeTennessee: 5 occurrences, 3.4% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).3.4%24
GeorgiaGeorgia: 4 occurrences, 2.7% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).2.7%27
IllinoisIllinois: 4 occurrences, 2.7% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).2.7%39
MissouriMissouri: 4 occurrences, 2.7% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 17).2.7%23

Deadliest occurrences

Aero Commander 500: deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
Rheintalflug Flight 10223 Feb 198911Lake Constance1
Aero Commander 500 · Laredo, TX23 Sept 19787Laredo, TX, United States1
NYC84FA033 · Aero Commander 500B20 Nov 19836Franklin, PA, United States1
Aero Commander 500A · Walnut Grove, CA10 Oct 19756Walnut Grove, CA, United States1
Aero Commander 500-A · Pekin, IL23 Oct 19726Pekin, IL, United States1
LAX02FA031 · Aero Commander 500S21 Nov 20015EAGLEVILLE, CA, United States1
Aero Commander 500B · Salisbury, MD31 Mar 19785Salisbury, MD, United States1
Aero Commander 500A · Baja Ca Norte, Mexico21 Dec 19755Baja Ca Norte, Mexico1
Aero Commander 500-B · College Park, GA22 Apr 19725College Park, GA, United States1
Aero Commander 500-A · San Diego, CA21 Oct 19715San Diego, CA, United States1

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  1. Central Airlines Aero Commander 500-B accident

    17 Mar 2026 · Chesterfield, MO, United States · 1 fatal

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  2. CEN24LA033 · Aero Commander 500-B

    7 Nov 2023 · Jackson, MI, United States

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  3. ERA23LA359 · Aero Commander 500 S

    13 Aug 2023 · Key West, FL, United States

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  4. ERA23LA122 · Aero Commander 500 B

    28 Jan 2023 · Sylacauga, AL, United States

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  5. CEN21LA298 · Aero Commander 500 S

    25 Jun 2021 · Jennings, LA, United States

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  6. ERA21LA056 · Cessna 172 F

    25 Nov 2020 · Atlanta, GA, United States

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  7. Central Airlines Aero Commander 500 B accident

    27 Mar 2020 · Opalocka, FL, United States

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  8. Express Carriers Aero Commander 500 S accident

    27 Jul 2018 · Canefield Airoprt, Dominica · not on the map

  9. GAA15CA262 · Aero Commander 500 B

    19 Aug 2015 · The Dalles, OR, United States

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  10. CEN15FA056 · Aero Commander 500A

    23 Nov 2014 · McDade, TX, United States · 1 fatal

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  11. Central Air Southwest Aero Commander 500 B accident

    18 Nov 2014 · Chicago, IL, United States · 1 fatal

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  12. WPR14FA194 · Aero Commander 500 S

    17 May 2014 · Fort Huachuca, AZ, United States · 1 fatal

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  13. Central Air Southwest Aero Commander 500 - B accident

    30 Oct 2013 · Lubbock, TX, United States

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  14. CEN13FA182 · Aero Commander 500B

    1 Mar 2013 · Broomfield, CO, United States

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  15. WPR12TA323 · Aero Commander 500 S

    23 Jul 2012 · Elko, NV, United States

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  16. CEN12LA134 · Aero Commander 500-B

    13 Jan 2012 · Bartlesville, OK, United States

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  17. Central Airlines Aero Commander 500-B accident

    27 Dec 2010 · Columbus, OH, United States

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  18. WPR10FA397 · Aero Commander 500-B

    11 Aug 2010 · Burns, OR, United States · 2 fatal

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  19. ERA09FA303 · Aero Commander 500 S

    25 May 2009 · Daytona Beach, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  20. ERA09WA084 · Aero Commander 500

    3 Dec 2008 · Cordoba, Colombia, Colombia · 2 fatal

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  21. DEN08FA114 · Aero Commander 500S

    24 Jun 2008 · Linwood, KS, United States · 2 fatal

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  22. Bevins Air Service Aero Commander 500-B accident

    1 Jun 2008 · Charlotte Amali, United States

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  23. Central Air Southwest Aero Commander 500B accident

    16 Jan 2008 · Tulsa, OK, United States · 1 fatal

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  24. CHI06FA032 · Aero Commander 500B

    16 Nov 2005 · Gaylord, MI, United States · 1 fatal

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  25. ANC05FA038 · Aero Commander 500-S

    28 Feb 2005 · San Juan, PR, United States

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  26. ATL04LA065 · Aero Commander 500

    11 Jan 2004 · Allendale, SC, United States

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  27. LAX03LA168 · Aero Commander 500B

    28 May 2003 · Grand Canyon, AZ, United States

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  28. ATL03TA078 · Aero Commander 500S

    14 Apr 2003 · Mount Pleasant, SC, United States

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  29. CHI03LA087 · Aero Commander 500-B

    20 Mar 2003 · Mankato, MN, United States

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  30. FTW03FA027 · Aero Commander 500-B

    1 Nov 2002 · Rayville, LA, United States · 3 fatal

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  31. FTW02LA167 · Aero Commander 500-S

    25 May 2002 · La Porte, TX, United States

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  32. ATL02LA046 · Aero Commander 500U

    12 Feb 2002 · Copperhill, TN, United States

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  33. LAX02FA031 · Aero Commander 500S

    21 Nov 2001 · EAGLEVILLE, CA, United States · 5 fatal

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  34. LAX02LA001 · Aero Commander 500

    7 Oct 2001 · Petaluma, CA, United States

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  35. LAX01TA284 · Aero Commander 500S

    21 Aug 2001 · Elko, NV, United States

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  36. MIA00FA058 · Aero Commander 500

    22 Dec 1999 · Georgetown, SC, United States · 2 fatal

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  37. NYC99LA139 · Aero Commander 500S

    12 Jun 1999 · Windsor Locks, CT, United States

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  38. CHI99LA173 · Aero Commander 500

    4 Jun 1999 · Effingham, IL, United States

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  39. MIA99LA155 · Aero Commander 500B

    12 May 1999 · ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO · 1 fatal · not on the map

  40. LAX99LA122 · Aero Commander 500B

    18 Mar 1999 · Shelter Cove, CA, United States

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  41. SEA98LA073 · Aero Commander 500-A

    9 May 1998 · Billings, MT, United States

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  42. FTW98FA092 · Aero Commander 500-B

    10 Jan 1998 · Ennis, TX, United States · 2 fatal

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  43. M and M Aviation Aero Commander 500-B accident

    8 Jul 1997 · Dallas, TX, United States

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  44. Bernadette Pringle Aero Commander 500-B accident

    2 May 1996 · MISSING · 3 fatal · not on the map

  45. MIA96FA078 · Aero Commander 500S

    11 Feb 1996 · Manati, PR, United States · 3 fatal

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  46. LAX95LA194 · Aero Commander 500S

    23 May 1995 · Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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  47. ATL95LA027 · Aero Commander 500S

    11 Dec 1994 · Millington, TN, United States

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  48. SEA94FA121 · Aero Commander 500A

    19 May 1994 · Livermore, CA, United States · 4 fatal

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  49. NYC94FA040 · Aero Commander 500A

    16 Dec 1993 · White Mills, PA, United States · 2 fatal

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  50. Palm Beach Aviation Aero Commander 500 incident

    7 Mar 1993 · EVERGLADES CITY, FL, United States

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