# NTSB Accident CHI98FA074
> **Mitsubishi MU-2B-30** · 1997-12-30 · WAYNE, IL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98FA074
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09268
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-30
- **Location:** WAYNE, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.949966, -88.260818
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mitsubishi
- **Model:** MU-2B-30
- **Registration:** N999WB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot in command failed to maintain control of the aircraft.  A factor was the lack of experience  of the pilot and copilot in the type and model of aircraft.  An additional factor was the pilot did not follow the proper procedure when the flaps were raised before 140 knots was attained during a simulated single engine failure.

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