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Fatal Night Approach Accident at Charlotte-Douglas Airport (N6271D)

Charlotte-Douglas, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 4, 1964, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N6271D) operated by Southeast Airmotive was involved in an aviation accident near Charlotte-Douglas, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper IFR operations on part of the pilot. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were slightly worse than forecast. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into trees during a night approach to Charlotte-Douglas Airport, killing the pilot. The official probable cause was improper IFR operations.

Accident Overview and Outcome During a night approach to Charlotte-Douglas Airport, a twin-engine aircraft struck trees while on short final. The impact caused the aircraft to crash in flames into a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was improper IFR operations on the part of the pilot. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were slightly worse than forecast. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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