Fujita Airlines - Fujita Koku Kabushiki Kaisha
Safety profile and incident history for Fujita Airlines - Fujita Koku Kabushiki Kaisha.
Safety Score
8.1/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
19
Recent Incidents
August 17, 1963 19 Fatalities
De Havilland DH.114 Heron
Hachijo-jima All Japan
Shortly after takeoff from Hachijo-jima Airport, en route to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, the crew climbed in limited visibility due to foggy conditions when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain. As the airplane failed to arrive at destination, SAR were initiated at 1630LT and the wreckage was later found on the slope of a mountain located some 10 km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 19 occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Japan
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
De Havilland DH.114 Heron1