On November 19, 1981, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N750MA) operated by Gladstone Group was involved in an aviation accident near Fernandina Beach, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the water for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida during a local training flight, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
During a scheduled training mission originating from Jacksonville, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While performing a local practice flight, the plane entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently impacted the water in the vicinity of Fernandman Beach, situated northeast of Jacksonville.
There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the impact. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the aircraft underwent an uncommanded descent which led to its collision with the ocean surface. The specific underlying reasons for the loss of control remain undetermined.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the water for unknown reasons.