Aero Commander 100 N3797X
29 May 1996 · Jesup, Georgia, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 29 May 1996 at about 21:00 local time, a Aero Commander 100 registered N3797X, operated by John T Strickland, was involved in an accident near Jesup, Georgia, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Jesup, Georgia, United States
- Coordinates
- 31.6606, -81.9307
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 100
- Registration
- N3797X
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- John T Strickland
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL96LA088
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
Earlier in the day, a forced landing of the aircraft had been made in an off-airport field. A mechanic inspected the aircraft and pronounced it safe to fly. A witness stated that during takeoff, the aircraft lifted off the ground, but failed to clear a four foot pasture fence. The main gear tires struck the top of the fence, then the aircraft was landed again. Before coming to rest, the aircraft collided with an automobile. No mechanical problem with the aircraft was reported by the pilot.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Aero Commander 100 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 1996 | Aero Commander 100-180 | McKenzie, Tennessee, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Aug 1995 | Aero Commander 100-180 | Ocracoke, North Carolina, United States | Pelican Airways | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 Oct 1997 | Aero Commander 100-180 | Auburn, Nebraska, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 7 Apr 1997 | Aero Commander 100 | Knights Landing, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Mar 1998 | Aero Commander 100 | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Apr 1994 | Aero Commander 100-180 | Steamboat Sprgs, Colorado, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 1996 | Maule M-5 | Plains, Georgia, United States | Robert D. Campbell | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Apr 1996 | Cessna 310D | Palmetto, Georgia, United States | Bruce D. Willis | No injuries | - |
| 18 Apr 1996 | Grumman G-164A | Edison, Georgia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 20 May 1996 | Cessna 172D | Vilarica, Georgia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 31 May 1996 | Piper PA-28-140 | Barbour Island, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 1996 | Cessna 150G | Social Circle, Georgia, United States | Dixie Jet Service | Fatal | 1 |