Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crash, Oct 13, 1970, Northfield...
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident on October 13, 1970 near Northfield Ohio, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot related: inadequate...
- Date: October 13, 1970
- Aircraft: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
- Location: Northfield Ohio, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot related: inadequate preflight preparation and failure to maintain flying speed, with a takeoff from a muddy runway that left too short a takeoff distance (NTSB)
A Mitsubishi Marquise on a private flight from Northfield to Cleveland stalled after takeoff from a muddy grass runway and struck trees. All four occupants were hurt, the pilot seriously, and the aircraft was destroyed.