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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Open Field After In-Flight Structural Failure (N6231B)

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On April 27, 1967, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration N6231B) operated by Vicksburg Air was involved in an aviation accident near Hazlehurst, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control was the consequence of a structural failure in flight of the left wing outer panel, both engines and empennage due to exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into an open field during cruise after an uncontrolled descent. The sole pilot was killed. The official investigation attributed the loss of control to structural failure of the left wing, engines, and empennage due to exceeded stress limits.

Accident Overview and Outcome During cruise, a twin-engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and struck an open field. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the crash. No other occupants were reported, and the source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Official Probable Cause The investigation concluded that the loss of control resulted from an in-flight structural failure involving the left wing outer panel, both engines, and the empennage. The failure was attributed to the aircraft exceeding its designed stress limits.

Structural failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1967 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident near Hazlehurst, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into an open field during cruise after an uncontrolled descent. The sole pilot was killed. The official investigation attributed the loss of control to structural failure of the left wing, engines, and empennage due to exceeded stress limits.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 1967 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1967 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 500, registration N6231B, operated by Vicksburg Air, at Hazlehurst, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control was the consequence of a structural failure in flight of the left wing outer panel, both engines and empennage due to exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft.

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