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Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 Marquise in Gander: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
MU-2 Corporation
Registration:
N333MA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
288
YOM:
1974
Location:
Gander
Newfoundland & Labrador
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Gander Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees, stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both pilots, en route to Europe, were killed.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 Marquise near Glenwood Springs: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1974 at 1422 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Capital National Corporation
Registration:
N711AH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Houston - Aspen
MSN:
523
YOM:
1970
Location:
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
165.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Aspen Airport, the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions. Passing below the clouds, he became lost. While completing a last turn to the left, the airplane struck trees and crashed on a snow covered mountain located near Glenwood Springs, northwest of Aspen. The wreckage was found two days later in an isolated area. Two passengers were seriously injured while five other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees and terrain after the pilot became lost/disoriented. The following factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions or planning,
- Misjudged speed and clearance,
- Low ceiling,
- Downdrafts, updrafts,
- High obstructions,
- Snow covered terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B Marquise near Guadalupe: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1973 at 2025 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Wooley Tool & Manufacturing Company
Registration:
N882Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Midland - Long Beach
MSN:
168
YOM:
1969
Location:
Guadalupe
Chihuahua
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3800
Captain / Total hours on type:
76.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude by night, the twin engine airplane entered a dive and crashed in an isolated area located near Guadalupe, few miles from the Texas border. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2S Marquise on Mt Ozusu: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
93-3205
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
905
YOM:
1969
Location:
Mt Ozusu
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in a training mission when it crashed on a wooded slope of Mt Ozusu located in the Miyazaki prefecture. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2F Marquise in Alcolu: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1972 at 1526 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
N757Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rocky Mount - Columbia
MSN:
151
YOM:
1969
Location:
Alcolu
South Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
7500
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located in Alcolu. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent and ground collision following a battery failure (electric system) in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Overheated,
- Fire in brakes, wheel assembly, wheel well,
- Instruments misread or failed to read,
- Thermal runaway and fire in n°2 nickel-cadmium battery in right wheel well,
- Pilot lost control for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2-30 Marquise off Atlantic City: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1972 at 1419 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Soble Air Leasing
Registration:
N132MA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Atlantic City - Philadelphia
MSN:
503
YOM:
1970
Location:
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Captain / Total hours on type:
40.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the twin engine airplane went out of control, nosed down and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, few miles offshore. The aircraft was lost and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, there were some fog banks along the shore.
Probable cause:
Loss of control and uncontrolled descent following a bird collision from climb to cruise. The following factors were reported:
- Evidence that geese hit windshield, possibly incapacitating one or both pilots,
- Fog bank along the shore.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi LR-1 Marquise in Utsunomiya

Date & Time: May 10, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
22001
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Utsunomiya - Utsunomiya
MSN:
801
YOM:
1967
Location:
Utsunomiya
Kantō
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed at Utsunomiya Airport while on a local training flight. The crew escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair and used for spares.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise in Alief

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1971 at 2000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Registration:
N780Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dallas - Alief
Location:
Alief-Andrau Airpark (Houston)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2440
Captain / Total hours on type:
51.00
Circumstances:
On touchdown at Alief-Andrau Airpark, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The right main gear collapsed on landing due to overload failure caused by an improper level off/touchdown on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1970 at 1620 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
LBK Investments Company
Registration:
N549LK
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northfield - Cleveland
MSN:
22
YOM:
1967
Location:
Northfield
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7244
Captain / Total hours on type:
995.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from a grassy runway located in Northfield, the twin engine airplane struck tree tops, stalled and crashed. All four occupants were injured, the pilot seriously. The aircraft was destroyed, it was en route to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport. It was determined that the pilot started the takeoff run from a muddy runway with a too short takeoff distance.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to obtain/maintain flying speed during initial climb. The following factors were reported:
- Airport conditions, soft runway,
- Failed to use all available runway,
- High obstructions,
- All runways were muddy,
- Began takeoff roll 690 feet short of departure end due to mud ground,
- Presence of 92 feet trees about 60 feet from the runway end.
Final Report:
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