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AOPA Says FAA Wrong About MU-2
By: Gordon Gilbert
Caption: “The MU-2B turboprop does not need yet another certification review,” according to AOPA.
Word Count: 97
“The MU-2B turboprop does not need yet another certification review,” according to AOPA. The issue stems from two recent accidents involving MU-2Bs at Denver Centennial Airport. That led to a demand from Colorado lawmakers that the FAA investigate the safety of the twin turboprop. The agency plans to conduct a safety evaluation, but in AOPA’s opinion the FAA should instead review the possible causes of accidents that might be attributed to pilot error. The FAA re-evaluated the aircraft in two separate reviews. In these examinations the airplane was determined to be safe and airworthy.