Aero Commander 100 Darter and Lark

The Darter Commander (100, 100A) and Lark Commander (100-180), a four-seat high-wing fixed-gear aeroplane that Aero Commander acquired from Volaire and sold 1965-1969 against the Cessna 172: the Darter with 150 hp, the Lark with 180 hp, a swept fin and a better interior.

The variants

MODEL	YEARS	ACTIVE	TAILFAX SCORE	WHAT CHANGED
100	1965–1967	94	25.9/50	Darter: 150 hp
100A	1965–1967	0	—	Darter / Volaire 1035 spelling
100-180	1966–1969	72	Partial 14.6/30	Lark: 180 hp, swept fin

Family fleet, active

166

FAA registry

NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs

48.2

8 events over 166 active aircraft, pooled across the family

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30