Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 5780408

Manufacturer (registry)
MITSUBISHI
Model
MU-2B-26
Registry code
5780408
Registered
16 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
9
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
147 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 · 17

1974Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 17 aircraft
19745
19757
19764
19791

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 30

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

1974In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 40 ADs
19741
19751
19781
19791
19811
19822
19831
19842
19863
19872
19882
19891
19931
19941
19961
19971
19983
20003
20032
20041
20052
20064
20071
20101
20211
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 16

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5780408')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.

FAA incident reports · 10

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

Incident 20130916021639IMitsubishi MU-2B-26 · Lajitas, TX1) Description of deviation: During initial climb out to 21,000 feet the copilot?s windshield blew out of the aircraft at 17,000 feet, causing a rapid decompression. The pilot made an emergency decent and returned to the departure airport. There were no…Sep 16, 2013 · N383TX · Minor damageIncident 20130416005689IMitsubishi MU-2B-26 · Phoenix, AZDuring cruise climb at 16000 ft, the pilot and his observer (certificated pilot but not required crew) noticed abnormal right engine torque and temperature indications. After briefly discussing the issue, the pilot in command elected to shut down the right…Apr 16, 2013 · N316EN · No damageIncident 20020817036879IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Leonardtown, MD(-23) Visual inspection of the aircraft landing gear, gear assemblies, wheel well area and associated wiring proved to be inconclusive as to the cause of the landing gear collapse during roll out. [privacy data omitted]Aug 17, 2002 · N305DS · Substantial damageIncident 19960317012199IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Aspen, CONarrative: on March 17, 1996 at 1430 hours, mountain daylight time, a mitsubishi MU-2B, N143JA, registered and piloted by Mr. Perry j. armstrong, landed at Aspen airport and damaged the nose gear. Aircraft attempted to land initially but had too high of…Mar 17, 1996 · N143JA · Minor damageIncident 19930309009159IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Baltimore, MDLost pressurization at cruise altitude. Descended and landed at airport.Mar 9, 1993 · N40KCIncident 19900323010959IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Rochester, NYOil pressure dropping. Oil on cowl. Shut down and landed. Found oil filter adapter was cracked.Mar 23, 1990 · N40KCIncident 19900127008099IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Baton Rouge, LAAlmost landed with gear up. Go around made as the underside of fuselage scraped runway. Land safely.Jan 27, 1990 · N216CD · Minor damageIncident 19900116007299IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Manchester, NHATC determined altitude transponder out of tolerance. Requested pilot stop altitude squawk. Turned off transponder.Jan 16, 1990 · N40KCIncident 19881220066209IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Syracuse, NYUnsafe gear indication. Visually ok. Landed safely. Malfunction of micro switch.Dec 20, 1988 · N40KCIncident 19850524029699IMtsbsi MU2B26 · Fullerton, CAFelt jolt and then smoke and flames from engine. Spooled up and put out flames. Found failed torque sensor.May 24, 1985 · N10UT · Minor damage
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  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 3

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