N711MK

On June 11, 1981 at 02:02 AM, N711MK experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 500, operated by A. W. Hirshberg, with the event recorded near Flagler Beach Florida.

The flight was categorized as illegal (smuggling) and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is human factor. While flying at low height by night, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed near Flagler Beach, bursting into flames. The passenger was killed in the accident while the pilot was not found. Injury is presumed. The aircraft was destroyed. A load of marijuana was found in the wreckage.

Aircraft reference details include registration N711MK, MSN 500-0810, year of manufacture 1959.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 29.4750°, -81.1270°.