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Fatal Crash at Jackson-Allen C. Thompson Airport (N2755H)

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (Allen C. Thompson), United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 7, 1980, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N2755H) operated by Astro Wings was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (Allen C. Thompson), United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled collision with ground on final approach after the pilot continued flight into known areas of severe turbulences. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An airplane crashed in a field 1.2 miles short of the runway at Jackson-Allen C. Thompson Airport after the pilot lost control on final approach. The passenger was killed, and the pilot was seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Casualties During a final approach to Jackson-Allen C. Thompson Airport, an aircraft lost control while established on the localizer. The airplane subsequently crashed in a field approximately 1.2 miles short of the runway. The accident resulted in the death of the passenger and serious injuries to the pilot. ## Environmental and Operational Factors The official investigation identified that the pilot continued the flight into known areas of severe turbulence. Contributing factors included windshear, turbulence associated with clouds and thunderstorms, downdrafts, updrafts, and general thunderstorm activity. Additionally, winds were gusting at 25 knots. The pilot had received pilot reports (PIREPs) regarding windshear, turbulence, and downdrafts in the vicinity of the airport prior to the incident.

Probable cause

Uncontrolled collision with ground on final approach after the pilot continued flight into known areas of severe turbulences.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 1980 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident near Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (Allen C. Thompson), United States of America?

An airplane crashed in a field 1.2 miles short of the runway at Jackson-Allen C. Thompson Airport after the pilot lost control on final approach. The passenger was killed, and the pilot was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 1980 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 1980 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 680, registration N2755H, operated by Astro Wings, at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (Allen C. Thompson), United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Uncontrolled collision with ground on final approach after the pilot continued flight into known areas of severe turbulences.

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