Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crash, Nov 1, 1979 (5 killed), N...
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident on November 1, 1979 near Nashville Tennessee, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Copilot misjudged distance and...
- Date: November 1, 1979
- Aircraft: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
- Location: Nashville Tennessee, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Copilot misjudged distance and altitude on final approach, resulting in collision with power cables. Reported contributing factors: inadequate flight supervision, pilot fatigue, fog and long crew duty periods.
On approach to Nashville Metropolitan Airport at night the crew misjudged distance and altitude. The Marquise struck power cables and came down short of the runway. All five occupants were killed.