On July 3, 1987, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 (registration N271MA) operated by Corporate Aviation Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kansas City, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command lost directional control during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Mitsubishi MU-2 operated by an air taxi service lost directional control during takeoff, swerving off the runway and spinning. The accident caused structural damage to the landing gear and propeller.
Accident Sequence
During the takeoff roll, the pilot-in-command (PIC) lost directional control of the aircraft. The MU-2 swerved off the active runway and spun around. The loss of control resulted in the shearing of the nose gear assembly and the left main wheel. The nose wheel strut assembly then impacted the right engine's propeller, causing the torque shaft to shear.
Investigation
A subsequent teardown and inspection of both powerplants and the autopilot system revealed no malfunctions in any of the respective components.
Pilot Information
The PIC was the owner of the air taxi service and was repositioning the aircraft at the time of the accident. His total flight time in MU-2 aircraft consisted substantially of co-pilot time.
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command lost directional control during takeoff.