Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crash, Aug 3, 1979 (7 killed), H...
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident on August 3, 1979 near Hays Kansas, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in flight, followed by a...
- Date: August 3, 1979
- Aircraft: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
- Location: Hays Kansas, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure in flight, followed by a stall during an emergency approach to Hays Regional Airport, Kansas
The MU-2 was flying from Salina to Denver when the pilot reported an engine failure and diverted toward Hays, Kansas. The aircraft lost height, stalled and crashed in Hays. All seven occupants were killed.