N688C
Flight / Schedule
N688C
Aircraft
Rockwell Aero Commander 520Registration
N688C
Operator
Private AmericanDate
August 22, 1964 at 06:25 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Fairbanks Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
64.8378°, -147.7167°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On August 22, 1964 at 06:25 PM, N688C experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 520, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Fairbanks Alaska.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Fairbanks Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low and struck the slope of a mountain located few miles from the runway. The wreckage was found a week later and both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N688C.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 64.8378°, -147.7167°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Fairbanks Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low and struck the slope of a mountain located few miles from the runway. The wreckage was found a week later and both occupants were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Rockwell Aero Commander 520Registration
N688C
