Zone
Arkansas

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

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1979 at 0855 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
WMD Inc.
Registration:
N5NW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Oklahoma City – Searcy
MSN:
597
YOM:
1973
Location:
Searcy
Arkansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3300
Captain / Total hours on type:
1031.00
Circumstances:
During the last segment on approach to Searcy Municipal Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Stall on level off/touchdown after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to initiate go-around,
- Not aligned with runway.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Searcy: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1978 at 1705 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Harding College
Registration:
N6751L
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Searcy - Searcy
MSN:
31-653
YOM:
1970
Location:
Searcy
Arkansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
6025
Captain / Total hours on type:
2579.00
Circumstances:
The crew (two instructors and two student pilots) were completing a local training flight at Searcy Airport. On a single engine approach, the pilot under supervision lost control of the airplane while initiating a go-around. The twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. Two occupants were injured while two others were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during a go-around due to inadequate supervision of flight on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain directional control,
- Exercised poor judgment,
- Attempted single engine go-around during training,
- Pilot trainee zero time in type.
Final Report:
Subscribe to Searcy