Aero Commander 100 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 288 Aero Commander 100 airframes on record (built 1965–1969), 94 currently registered. 9 have one or more NTSB accident records (9 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Aero Commander 100 accidents
The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.
The pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff and corresponding stall/mush. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s operation of the airplane above the maximum specified gross weight.
The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning likely due to impairment from ethanol, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his improper decision to depart from an unlit airstrip in dark night conditions.
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and his delayed decision not to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane type.