N260M — Aero Commander 200D
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N260M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 298
- Manufacturer
- Aero Commander
- Model
- 200D
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Smith David W — Milaca, MN
Accident & incident history
The pilot flaring too high, and his inadvertent pilot-induced oscillation during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Aero Commander 200D).
- May 28, 2025registered — Smith David W
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N260M was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Aero Commander 200D above.
- until Feb 13, 1948Waco GXE (s/n G3015)
Frequently asked
- Has N260M been in an accident?
- Yes. N260M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N260M?
- N260M is an Aero Commander 200D (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 298.
- Who is N260M registered to?
- N260M is registered to Smith David W of Milaca, MN. Registration status: active.
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