Colorado Aviation
Safety profile and incident history for Colorado Aviation.
Safety Score
9.4/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
6
Recent Incidents
May 28, 1971 6 Fatalities
Rockwell Aero Commander 680
Roanoke Virginia
En route from Atlanta to Martinsville, while cruising under VFR mode, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling, rain and fog. In reduced visibility, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a hilly terrain located in the Catawba mountain range, some 11,8 miles northwest of Roanoke. The wreckage was found three days later. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed, among them the American Actor Audie Murphy aged 45.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Rockwell Aero Commander 6801