N6228D

On October 18, 1965 at 08:40 AM, N6228D experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 680, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Meeker Colorado.

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. En route, the pilot informed ATC that one of the engine failed and obtained the permission to divert to the nearest airport for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the pilot realized it would be impossible for him to reach the airport so he decided to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All four occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N6228D.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.0375°, -107.9131°.