Aero Commander S2R — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 369 Aero Commander S2R airframes on record (built 1967–1977), 60 currently registered. 17 have one or more NTSB accident records (17 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Aero Commander S2R accidents
A low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with a quartering tailwind.
The partial loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.
The fatigue fracture of the upper rudder hinge that resulted in a partial separation of the rudder from the airplane during a spray pass.
The failure of the No. 1 bearing due to fatigue which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the bearing failure could not be determined based on the available information.
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
A runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Loss of throttle control input due to a failure in the throttle control system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and reinstallation of worn parts by maintenance personnel.