N274MAMITSUBISHI MU-2B-60 1991-02-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-60 S/N: 786SA

Summary

On February 22, 1991, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 (N274MA) was involved in an accident near Tulsa, OK. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE SHUTDOWN OF ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VMCA DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N274MA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 22, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA043
Location
TULSA, OK
Event ID
20001212X16451
Coordinates
36.190727, -95.910896
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SHUTDOWN OF ONE ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VMCA DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MITSUBISHI
Serial Number
786SA
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
MU-2B-60 MU2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCOPE LEASING INC
Address
150 EAST WILSON BRIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
OH 43085
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW91FA043