Wilcox - Phoenix

On May 28, 1969 at 03:30 PM, Wilcox - Phoenix experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 520, operated by Midstate Aviation, with the event recorded near Olberg Arizona.

The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley 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 listed crash cause is human factor. While in cruising altitude in excellent weather conditions, the pilot encountered engine problems. He elected to maintain heading when control was lost. The airplane entered a dive and crashed in a huge explosion in a desert area located near Olberg. The aircraft was totally destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N4127B, MSN 520-31, year of manufacture 1952.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 33.0923°, -111.6862°.