I tend to associate the Aero Commander 500 series twins with Bob Hoover, the aviation legend known for performing stunning aerobatic routines with the unassuming-looking aircraft. Hoover’s ...

An Aero Commander 500 missed an elderly couple by inches when it crashed into their Chicago home minutes after taking off from Chicago Midway Airport early Tuesday morning, officials said.

The Aero Commander 500-B slammed into the front of the home in southwest Chicago at around 2.40am (7.40am GMT) on Tuesday, killing the pilot. The aircraft crashed through the ground floor and into ...