On September 20, 1974, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N200HL) operated by Elbert A. Robinson was involved in an aviation accident near New Orleans-Louis Armstrong (Moisant), United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The underlying cause of the accident during the takeoff phase is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed while performing a takeoff maneuver, resulting in no reported injuries to those on board.
What happened
During the initial phase of flight, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to depart. The event occurred during the takeoff phase, at which point the aircraft struck the ground. There were no reports of zero injuries following the impact.
Records indicate that the aircraft's registration was officially cancelled on 10 July 2009. Following this incident, the aircraft was removed from the active registry.
Findings
The specific reason for the crash remains unknown at this time, as no definitive cause for the loss of control or the impact during takeoff has been established in the available documentation.
Probable cause
The underlying cause of the accident during the takeoff phase is currently undetermined.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Sept 1974 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near New Orleans-Louis Armstrong (Moisant), United States of America?
An aircraft crashed while performing a takeoff maneuver, resulting in no reported injuries to those on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 1974 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Sept 1974 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration N200HL, operated by Elbert A. Robinson, at New Orleans-Louis Armstrong (Moisant), United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The underlying cause of the accident during the takeoff phase is currently undetermined.
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