Commander 114 Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Commander 114 is a four-seat, retractable-gear single known for one of the roomiest cabins in its class and stable, comfortable handling. Powered by a 260 hp Lycoming IO-540, with the later 114B and turbocharged 114TC adding refinement and performance, it is a comfortable cross-country tourer that competes with the Beechcraft Bonanza and Piper Saratoga on cabin comfort and load.
17 used Commander 114 aircraft for sale 1970s · 4-seat · Used median asking $152,000 · updated 5 hours ago
Commander 114 Specifications
Model specThe Commander 114 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h), a range of 600 nm (1,111 km), and a useful load of 1,100 lbs (499 kg).
Commander 114 for Sale
Browse all listings →Commander 114 asking prices range from $99,000 to $299,000, with a median of $152,000 (market reference $190,000).
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Commander 114 Price & Cost
How much does a Commander 114 cost? Used 114 prices: $99K – $299K, average $152K (median $152K); market reference $190K, across 16 priced of 17 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Commander 114
Buying a Commander 114 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Commander 114 Inventory by Country
| United States | 13 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Edge | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| GG | 1 |
Commander 114 Inventory by State
| California | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
Commander 114 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 5 |
| Under $300k | 14 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Other Commander Aircraft
| Commander 112A | 7 |
| Commander 114B | 6 |
| Commander 690B | 4 |
| Commander 690A | 2 |
Commander 114 Safety Record
Across all 114 variants, 12 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1993–2020. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
12
Total Events
2
Incidents
1
Serious
7
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | Fur airport, | Fatal (4) | — |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Coldwater, MI | Minor | The flight instructor’s inadequate communication with the pilot under review about his intention to simulate a single-en… |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Jean, NV | Fatal (1) | The pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic … |
| Mar 31, 2005 | Venice, FL | Fatal (2) | The pilot's in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb over the water at night due to spatial disorientation… |
| Aug 15, 2001 | SNOWMASS VILLAG, CO | Serious | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the rising terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing facto… |
NTSB records 1993–2020. Includes all Commander 114 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.