No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes Short of Runway After Stall on Final Approach (N115S)

Hawesville-Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 19, 1978, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N115S) operated by Southwire Company was involved in an aviation accident near Hawesville-Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall on final approach after the crew misjudged distance and altitude and failed to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane stalled during final approach and crashed short of the runway. All seven occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During final approach, a twin-engine airplane experienced a stall and crashed short of the runway. The accident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, although all seven occupants escaped without injury. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause was a stall on final approach. The crew misjudged the distance and altitude and failed to maintain flying speed, leading to the incident. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material. ## Safety Implications The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining proper flying speed and accurately assessing distance and altitude during final approach. Crew misjudgment in these parameters can lead to stalls and subsequent crashes, even if occupants are able to escape uninjured.