N6878S (Aero Commander 680) — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

July 28, 1983Accident
AT ABOUT 60 FT AGL BLACK SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE LEFT ENG. THE ACFT CONTINUED A CLIMB IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE& THE NOSE PITCHED DOWN & THE ACFT ROLLED INVERTED. ENG TEARDOWN REVEALED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY.THE IMPELLER SHAFT WAS BENT & ITS ASSOCIATED BEARING DAMAGED. THE ACFT HAD NOT FLOWN FOR ABOUT 14 YRS.
North American Rockwell Corp. 680 · 2 fatalities
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - mechanical failure/malfunction Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb Findings 1. (c) maintenance, service bulletin/letter - not followed - company maintenance personnel 2. (c) engine assembly, blower/impeller/integral supercharger - failure, total 3. Full accident record
March 14, 1969Accident
Driver Of Vehicle
Aero Comdr 680