Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Operator:

Registration:

N346MA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Houston-George Bush-Intercontinental

Schedule:

Corpus Christi - Houston

MSN:

613

YOM:

1973

Location:

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12500

Captain / Total hours on type:

800.00

Circumstances:

On approach by night to Houston-Intercontinental Airport, the twin engine airplane was too low, struck trees and crashed. A passenger was seriously injured while all four other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Undershoot on final approach and subsequent collision with trees due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Wind shear,
- Incorrect altimeter setting on part of the pilot,
- High obstructions,
- Visibility two miles or less,
- Fog,
- Crashed during an ILS approach approximately 5 miles behind a Boeing 727,
- Altimeter setting 0,5 below correct setting.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 Marquise in Provo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1979 at 1758 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N200BR

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Denver - Provo

MSN:

205

YOM:

1971

Location:

Provo

Utah

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12833

Captain / Total hours on type:

1785.00

Circumstances:

The pilot started the approach to Provo Municipal Airport by night. Due to limited visibility, he was unable to locate the runway as the lights were off. On final, the twin engine airplane crashed in a swamp located near the airport and was destroyed. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled collision with ground in traffic pattern-circling due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- The pilot misjudged altitude,
- Rain,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- The runway lights were not activated by the pilot,
- The pilot circled east when the runway was not sited.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Marquise near Post Oak: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1979 at 0555 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Turbine Aircraft Parts

Registration:

N234MA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Jackson - Ardmore

MSN:

252

YOM:

1973

Location:

Post Oak

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

11274

Captain / Total hours on type:

1045.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude on a flight from Jackson, Mississippi, to Ardmore, Oklahoma, the twin engine airplane lost height then entered a dive and crashed near Post Oak. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent and subsequent uncontrolled collision with ground due to pilot physical impairment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Blood alcohol level 1,7‰,
- The pilot did not sleep for 48 hours,
- Autopilot on,
- Hyperactive dog aboard.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 Marquise in Nashville: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1979 at 2141 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

CFW Construction Company

Registration:

N873Q

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Chattanooga - Nashville

MSN:

160

YOM:

1969

Location:

Nashville

Tennessee

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1498

Captain / Total hours on type:

661.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Nashville-Metropolitan Airport by night, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low. The twin engine airplane struck power cables and crashed short of runway. All five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with power cables on final approach after the copilot misjudged distance and altitude. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate supervision of flight,
- Operational supervisory personnel: deficiency, company maintained equipment, services, regulation,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Fog,
- Crew scheduled for 18-20 hours, crew time routinely,
- Autopilot found on,
- Trim 10° nose down.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Marquise in Steinhausen and der Rottum

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Steinhausen and der Rottum

Operator:

Registration:

D-IHAN

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

396

YOM:

1979

Location:

Baden-Württemberg

Country:

Germany

Region:

Europe

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-10 Marquise in Hays: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1979 at 2125 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Turbine Aircraft Parts

Registration:

N208MA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Salina - Denver

MSN:

YOM:

1967

Location:

Hays

Kansas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2168

Captain / Total hours on type:

140.00

Circumstances:

En route from Salina to Denver, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to divert to the nearest airport. The airplane lost height and eventually stalled and crashed in Hays. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during normal cruise and subsequent stall due to compressor assembly bearing failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Complete failure one engine,
- Forward main shaft bearing failed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 Marquise in Marsh Harbour: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Business Aircraft Leasing

Operator:

Registration:

N304L

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

137

YOM:

1968

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbour. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-10 Marquise in Gardner

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1979 at 1350 LT

Type of aircraft:

International Business Aircraft

Operator:

Registration:

N251M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Gardner-New Century Aircenter

Schedule:

Iola - Kansas City

MSN:

013

YOM:

1967

Location:

Kansas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1657

Captain / Total hours on type:

908.00

Circumstances:

En route from Iola to Kansas City, the crew encountered engine problems and was cleared to divert to Gardner Municipal Airport. On approach, both engines failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed one mile west of the airfield. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Probable cause:

Controlled collision with ground due to double engine failure. The following contributing factors were reported.
- Poor ground servicing,
- Water in fuel,
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Fuel truck contaminated with water.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 Marquise in Searcy

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1979 at 0855 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

WMD Inc.

Registration:

N5NW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Oklahoma City – Searcy

MSN:

597

YOM:

1973

Location:

Searcy

Arkansas

Country:

Region: