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 report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 1978 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Hawesville-Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field, United States of America?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 1978 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 1978 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration N115S, operated by Southwire Company, at Hawesville-Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Stall on final approach after the crew misjudged distance and altitude and failed to maintain flying speed.