Nitto Airlines
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
13
Recent Incidents
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
The airplane was involved in the surveillance of a swimming area in the Biwa Lake when it crashed in unknown circumstances few hundred yards off Minamikomatsu. The crew fate remains uncertain.
Grumman G-73 Mallard
Shortly after takeoff from Osaka-Itami Airport, the crew encountered engine problems. The seaplane stalled and crashed in a rice paddy field. Two occupants were killed while eight others were injured.
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located on the Awaji Island. The wreckage was located few hours later and all 11 occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Japan
Risk Level
Low Risk