Aero Commander 112 accident near Junction, TX
On July 27, 2005, an Aero Commander 112 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Junction, TX. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 27, 2005
- Place
- Junction, TX
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 112 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 30.549°N, 99.770°W
- NTSB ID
- 20050801X01124
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On July 27, 2005, approximately 1050 central daylight time, a single-engine Aero Commander 112 airplane, N1029J, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Junction, Texas. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed for the personal flight, conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight departed from Kimble County Airport (JCT), near Junction, Texas, approximately 1040 with the Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS), near Neosho, Missouri, as their intended destination. An airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic, who is based at the departure airport, reported that he had a couple conversations with the accident pilot; one the day prior to the accident and one the morning of the flight. The day prior to the accident, the pilot had told the mechanic that he was planning to leave by 08:30 in the morning. The day of the accident, the pilot had pulled the airplane out of the hangar and was in the process of checking/adding air to the tires. The mechanic offered his help, but pilot did not need any assistance and everything seemed normal, so the mechanic returned to his hangar. A few minutes later, the mechanic heard the sound of the airplane engine starting. The mechanic stated that while the airplane was taxiing, he heard the pilot perform a "rolling mag check" and then depart Runway 35. Several witnesses provided statements to the Safety Board. Below is a summary of their statements: The first witness wa
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
