N264X
Flight / Schedule
N264X
Aircraft
Rockwell Aero Commander 680Registration
N264X
MSN
680-796-54
Year of Manufacture
1959
Operator
Private AmericanDate
June 9, 1964 at 01:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
San José del Cabo Baja California Sur
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
23.0667°, -109.7021°
Narrative Report
On June 9, 1964 at 01:00 AM, N264X experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 680, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near San José del Cabo Baja California Sur.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private airstrip at San José del Cabo by night. Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed into the sea some 50 meters off shore. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by the industrial Juan Abelardo Rodriguez Sullivan.
Aircraft reference details include registration N264X, MSN 680-796-54, year of manufacture 1959.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.0667°, -109.7021°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot attempted to takeoff from a private airstrip at San José del Cabo by night. Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed into the sea some 50 meters off shore. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by the industrial Juan Abelardo Rodriguez Sullivan.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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