Aero Commander 112 N1203J
27 February 2004 · Jackson, Michigan, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 27 February 2004 at about 19:15 local time, a Aero Commander 112 registered N1203J was involved in an accident near Jackson, Michigan, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Jackson, Michigan, United States
- Nearest airport
- Jackson County - Reynolds (JXN)
- Coordinates
- 42.2597, -84.4594
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 112
- Registration
- N1203J
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Mount Pleasant → Jackson
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI04LA081
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane collided with a snow bank following a loss of directional control while landing. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that upon landing the left main landing gear tire blew out and the airplane veered to the left. He reported the landing was not hard and it did not feel as if the student had the brakes locked on touchdown. He stated he and the student pilot used right rudder in an attempt to keep the airplane on the runway, but it continued off the left side of the runway. The nose gear contacted a snow bank that was approximately 10 feet off the side of the runway, collapsing the nose gear. During a telephone interview the CFI stated the airplane did not veer sharply, but rather it was gradual in an approximate 30 degree angle from the runway heading. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the left tire was blown and there was a flat spot on the tire.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Aero Commander 112 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2004 | Aero Commander 112 | Vieques, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Aero Commander 112 | Jackson, Ohio, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 2005 | Aero Commander 112 | Junction, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |
| 23 Oct 2006 | Aero Commander 112 | Chino, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 5 May 2001 | Aero Commander 112A | Riverside, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 25 Jan 2009 | Aero Commander 112A | Everglades City, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2004 | Rockwell 114 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jun 2004 | Cessna 150H | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Cirrus SR22 | Port Austin, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Cessna 310R | Port Huron, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Jan 2004 | Piper PA-46-350P | Marine City, Michigan, United States | John Gagliano | No injuries | - |
| 21 Oct 2004 | Stinson 108-2 | Indian River, Michigan, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |