JA6011

On September 30, 1957 at 12:00 AM, JA6011 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-4, operated by Japan Airlines, with the event recorded near Osaka-Itami Kansai.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

57 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 57 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 52, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 300 feet, the crew informed ATC that the engine number one exploded and received the permission to return for a safe landing. After completing a circuit, the captain realized it was not possible to reach the airport so he decided to attempt an emergency landing in a paddy field. The aircraft belly landed and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. All 57 occupants were able to evacuate the cabin before the aircraft would be totally destroyed by fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration JA6011, MSN 42982, year of manufacture 1946.