Aviation accident DFW07FA004

4 fatal · Aero Commander 690A · 2006-10-15 · Antlers, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW07FA004
Event ID: 20061024X01554
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-10-15
Location: Antlers, OK, USA
Coordinates: 34.180831, -95.707221

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Aero Commander
Model: 690A
Registration: N55JS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to reduce airspeed while operating in an area of moderate turbulence, resulting in an in-flight break up. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to exceed the maximum takeoff weight, and the prevailing turbulence.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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