N54USMITSUBISHI MU-2B-35J 1989-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-35J S/N: 590

Summary

On February 17, 1989, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35J (N54US) was involved in an incident near Spokane, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DAWN, SNOW AND ICE ON THE RUNWAY, AND THE RUNWAY LIGHTS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54US.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 17, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA061
Location
SPOKANE, WA
Event ID
20001213X27809
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DAWN, SNOW AND ICE ON THE RUNWAY, AND THE RUNWAY LIGHTS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MITSUBISHI
Serial Number
590
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
MU-2B-35J MU2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA89LA061