Mitsubishi MU-2. Tricky plane, high wingload.
In an emergency they are super tricky.
MU-2’s take some skill to fly.
One report that one prop was not spinning .... engine out?
From wikipedia:
“A design feature of the MU-2 is its high cruise speed while having a low landing speed. This is accomplished by using full-span, double-slotted flaps on the trailing edge of the wing. These flaps give the MU-2 a wing area comparable to a Beech King Air in landing configuration while having a wing area comparable to a light jet while in cruise mode. The full-span flaps meant that over-wing spoilers were employed instead of conventional ailerons. These spoilers are highly effective, even when the MU-2 wing is stalled. Some fatal accidents have occurred because normal engine-out procedures for light twin aircraft are not effective when flying the MU-2. The commonly taught procedure of reducing flap following an engine failure on take off leads to a critical reduction in lift in the MU-2 due to the highly effective double-slotted flaps. When pilots were taught to retain take-off flap and to reduce climb rate in the event of an engine failure, MU-2 accident rates reduced to almost nil.”
The FAA has specific training requirements for that aircraft. They don’t do that because it is so easy to fly.
Lot's of A/D's on propeller life and maintenance. It was made in a few versions, with what I think the Solitare is the most common.
The 421 Golden Eagle, flown by his dad and also by Morgan Freeman are also certified for single pilot operation, but are way too much cockpit to manage alone if flying is not your sole profession.(other things were on your mind at the wrong time).