Aero Commander 500
168 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1958 to 1978; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. Kansas has the most (31). 76% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 500 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser (96), Cont Motor I0-470 Series (16), Lycoming 0-540 Series (14)
- Seats
- 7
- Cruise speed
- about 172 mph
- Maker on the register
- Aero Commander
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 29, 1971; newest August 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 28 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Central Airlines INC · Ponderosa Aviation LLC · Boeing CO · Twin Aviation LLC · Spur Aviation Services Lc · Wiseman Aviation INC · Usda Forest Service Fepp
Accident history NTSB records · 43 cases since 1982, 13 fatal
The 8 most recent of 43 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Aero Commander 500 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
168 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Aero Commander 500s?
Kansas, with 31.
Who owns the Aero Commander 500?
76% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 12 500 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N289GR | Aero Commander 500 |
Aerocomm LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2024-08-05 | Valid |
| N711NE | Aero Commander 500 |
Commander Flight Group LLC Charlotte, North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-03-08 | Valid |
| N6290B | Aero Commander 500 |
Caribbean Shuttle LLC Aventura, Florida |
Standard | 2021-01-11 | Valid |
| N312EC | Aero Commander 500 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-12-18 | Valid |
| N6277B | Aero Commander 500 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2020-09-10 | Valid |
| N99LQ | Aero Commander 500 |
Tab Associates INC DBA Port Saint Lucie, Florida |
Standard | 2018-09-15 | Valid |
| N3836C | Aero Commander 500 |
Advanced Airways INC Loxahatchee, Florida |
Standard | 2015-03-17 | Valid |
| N503RT | Aero Commander 500 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2014-01-08 | Valid |
| N8460C | Aero Commander 500 |
State Of Alaska Dept Of Fish & Game Kodiak, Alaska |
Standard | 2013-09-09 | Valid |
| N159K | Aero Commander 500 |
Island Hopper Air LLC Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida |
Standard | 2013-07-08 | Valid |
| N8498C | Aero Commander 500 |
Air Margarita San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2012-03-26 | Valid |
| N6267B | Aero Commander 500 |
Individual owner Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2011-10-05 | Valid |