Rockwell 500 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 14 events recorded from 1983 to 2020.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2020 | Pembroke Park, FL | N900DT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the fatigue fracture of an electrical wire in the tank un…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the fatigue fracture of an electrical wire in the tank unit or fuel transmitter, which likely resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication. |
| May 29, 2020 | Aniak, AK | N909AK | Serious (4) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that …A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. |
| Aug 01, 2007 | Melbourne, VIC, AS | VH-YJB | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 2003 | CHICKALOON, AK | N903AK | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing fact…The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by contracted maintenance personnel resulting in an in-flight engine fire. Contributing factors in the accident were an inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Feb 17, 2002 | Exeter, RI | N999N | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night li…The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position. |
| Jan 19, 2002 | Baker City, OR | N1187G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive descent rate at the time the aircraft came in contact with the runway during a night precautionary landing. Factors include exte…The pilot's excessive descent rate at the time the aircraft came in contact with the runway during a night precautionary landing. Factors include extensive airframe ice accumulation, ice accumulation on the flight compartment windshield, ambient conditions conducive to airframe icing, a dark night, and a snow bank along the edge of the runway. |
| Jan 06, 1999 | PLYMOUTH, IN | N50BA | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition a…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot landing in the wrong direction. |
| Feb 16, 1996 | HAMPTON, AR | N197K | Incident | substantial |
Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was…Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 15, 1991 | KAHULUI, HI | N260AC | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER REFUELING. THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER TO PUBLISH THE REFUELING INSTRU…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER REFUELING. THE FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER TO PUBLISH THE REFUELING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, THE INADEQUATE FUEL SERVICING OF THE AIRCRAFT BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE FAILURE OF BOTH ENGINES FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| May 08, 1988 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N57222 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1987 | LYNCHBURG, VA | N717AM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1985 | DES MOINES, IA | N81589 | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 1983 | HUTCHINSON, KS | N630KC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1983 | KANSAS CITY, KS | N57222 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |