Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Aircraft
The Mitsubishi MU-2 is a fast, distinctive twin-turboprop for buyers who want serious performance and utility outside the King Air mainstream, but it demands type-specific training and maintenance discipline. Its reputation is part of the buyer intent: the aircraft should be evaluated by pilot training, operating procedures, engine/propeller status, and support history, not by speed alone. Compared with a King Air, the MU-2 is more specialized and less forgiving of casual ownership; compared with Turbo Commanders, it has its own training and handling culture.
· 7-seat · Reference price ~$750,000 ($400,000–$1,300,000) · updated 2026-07-06
Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Specifications
Model specThe Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A is a 7-seat multi engine turboprop with a cruise speed of 295 kt (546 km/h), a range of 1,260 nm (2,334 km), and a useful load of 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg).
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Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
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Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Inventory by State
| South Carolina | 4 |
| Tennessee | 4 |
Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A by Price
| Under $500k | 4 |
Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A Safety Record
Across all MU-2B-26A variants, 5 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2000–2010. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
5
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2010 | Princeton, KY | Minor | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll for undetermined reasons, resulting in a runway … |
| Mar 12, 2005 | Blythe, CA | Incident | the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted atten… |
| Mar 27, 2004 | La Verne, CA | Incident | the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for an asymmetrical thrust condition and to maintain directional control du… |
| Oct 07, 2000 | Edgartown, MA | Fatal (4) | The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. A factor related to th… |
| Jan 22, 2000 | San Antonio, TX | Fatal (2) | the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of engine power during the initial ta… |
NTSB records 2000–2010. Includes all Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.