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Mitsubishi MU-2B-25

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 5780409

Manufacturer (registry)
MITSUBISHI
Model
MU-2B-25
Registry code
5780409
Registered
23 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
156 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 41

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 34

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1973In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 23

N100KEPm Leasing Inc · Perris, CABuilt 1974 · S/N 313SAN11SJSouthland Metroplex Aviation LLC · Colleyville, TXBuilt 1973 · S/N 285N272MCN272mc Leasing LLC · South Jordan, UTBuilt 1973 · S/N 272
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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA15CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Arvin, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing into position for takeoff on a narrow private airstrip, resulting in the left wing striking a tree.Aug 22, 2015 · N553T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Owasso, OKThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a known one-engine-inoperative condition. The reasons for the loss of control and engine shutdown could not be determined because the airplane was not equipped with a crash-resistant recorder and postaccident…Nov 10, 2013 · N856JT · DestroyedNTSB ERA11LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Atlanta, GAThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.Sep 28, 2011 · N344KL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05FA105Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to obtain minimum controllable airspeed during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control when the left engine lost partial power. A fatigue failure to an oil tube, which resulted in the partial power loss to the left…May 25, 2005 · N312MA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, COA failure by FBO personnel to properly connect the nose wheel torque link after towing the aircraft.Nov 21, 1992 · N473FW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90IA148Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B · Tyndall Afb, FLA propeller blade fatigue failure due to improper overhaul by other maintenance personnel not performing overhaul in accordance with factory service bulletins.Jul 2, 1990 · N722DM · Minor damageNTSB DEN90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, COLoss of directional control by the pilot, during takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident were a loss of power on the left engine due to snow ingestion, heavy snow showers in progress and an icy, snow covered runway.Jan 19, 1990 · N99SR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Jacksonville, FLFailure of the owner/operator to obtain proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: operation of the aircraft by the pilot without a current annual inspection (known deficiency), an oil leak in the left engine…Jan 9, 1990 · N666HB · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82IA137Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · St. Joseph, MOAfter takeoff, the pilot was cleared to climb to 6000 ft MSL. While climbing through about 5000 ft, he heard a loud noise (bam) as the left engine lost power. The left engine was shut down and feathered and a landing was made with no other problems. An…Aug 5, 1982 · N312MA · Minor damageNTSB FTW81FA139Accident · 5 fatalClosedMitsubishi MU-2B · Mcleod, TXSep 2, 1981 · N233MA · DestroyedNTSB FTW80FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedMitsubishi MU-2B · Post Oak, TXNov 26, 1979 · N234MA · DestroyedNTSB OAK79FVG43Accident · No injuriesClosedMitsubishi MU2 · Sacramento, CAMay 25, 1979 · N312MA · Minor damageNTSB CHI77FEC25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMitsubishi MU-2B · Ypsilanti, MIApr 4, 1977 · N321MA · DestroyedNTSB IAD76AI033Accident · 5 fatalClosedMitsubishi MU-2K · Jefferson City, TNNov 13, 1975 · N69QJ · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 30

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20210525010049IMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Augusta, GA5/25/2021 - Augusta, GA (ags): N99SR, MU2, nose gear collapsed while practicing simulated single engine landings on runway 35 approx. 5 secs after touch down, nose gear collapsed, PIC and SIC reported aircraft had all green down and locked indication and red…May 25, 2021 · N99SR · Minor damageIncident 20150530019839IMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · San Diego, CAN462MA conducting a compass check on San Diego-Montgomery Field, CA (kmyf) runway 5 entered the soft gravel area adjacent to the runway. Aircraft was towed from gravel. Close inspection revealed no damage to aircraft or landing gear. .May 30, 2015 · N462MA · No damageAccident 20131110026089AMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Owasso, OKOn November 10, 2013, about 1546 central standard time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 twin-engine airplane, N856JT, impacted wooded terrain while maneuvering near Owasso, Oklahoma. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, sustained fatal…Nov 10, 2013 · N856JT · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 7

SDR 2008FA0000383Housing · crackedPILOT REPORTED LOW AND FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE FROM LEFT ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND ELECTED TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE. THE ENGINE OIL BYPASS VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE "POPPED" CONDITION, THE OIL FILTER WAS THEN REMOVEMay 23, 2008 · N856JT · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 2006FA0000062Governor · defectiveENGINE/PROPELLER RPM WAS UNSTABLE AND PROP GOVERNOR HIGH SETTING WOULD DECREASE FROM 100 PERCENT RPM TO 98 PERCENT RPM WITH NO INPUT BY THE PILOT. INSPECTION OF THE PROP GOVERNOR REVEALED THAT THE BUSHING IN THE IDLER GEAR HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR WITH .139 INCH GADec 9, 2005 · N50K · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Propeller GovernorSDR IZ22003F00002Solenoid Valve · leakingVALVE LEAKING FUEL BETWEEN THE SOLENOID AND VALVE BODY DUE TO BLOWN ORING.Jan 3, 2003 · N281MA · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR IZ22001F00003Housing · crackedPILOT REPORTED OIL PRESSURE LOSS OF APPROXIMATELY 20 PSI IN FLIGHT.Oct 25, 2001 · N281MA · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 20000623SH016Window · separatedIN-FLIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 18,000 FEET, AIRCRAFT LOST PRESSURIZATION. AFTER LANDING, INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED LEFT CABIN WINDOW HAD FAILED. DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE WINDOW, NO OTHER AIRFRAME PARTS WERE DAMAGED. WINDOW HAD BEEN POLISHED 8 MONTHS EAApr 25, 2000 · N10BK · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR 96ZZZX3452Drag Strut · misinstalledDURING LANDING, THE NLG COLLAPSED RESULTING IN SKIN DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT DURING NLG REASSEMBLY, 50 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE NOTED COMPONENTS WERE INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDES. THE DASH NUMBERS WERE NOT READABLE ON THE PARTS. THE MAINJun 11, 1996 · N728FN · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 95ZZZX3588Emergency Ext · jammedDURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM PARTIALLY JAMMED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED LOWER STOP PIN BROKEN OUT OF FRAME ALLOWING SECTOR GEAR TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE ITS MATING GEAR AND JAM. THIS COULD PREVENT GEAR EXTENSION IN ANJun 13, 1995 · N264KW · Mtsbsi MU2B25 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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