Iwo Jima - Ashiya
Flight / Schedule
Iwo Jima - Ashiya
Aircraft
Lockheed C-130 HerculesRegistration
57-0468
MSN
3175
Year of Manufacture
1958
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
May 20, 1959 at 05:29 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ashiya AFB Kyushu
Region
Asia • Japan
Narrative Report
On May 20, 1959 at 05:29 PM, Iwo Jima - Ashiya experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Ashiya AFB Kyushu.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 10 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 111.1%.
Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 9.
For unknown reason, the four engine aircraft failed to land at Ashiya AFB and overshot. At the end of the runway, it stalled and crashed on several barracks. A crew member was killed while eight other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. On ground, nine people were killed while several others were injured. The exact circumstances of the mishap remains unclear.
Aircraft reference details include registration 57-0468, MSN 3175, year of manufacture 1958.
Fatalities
Total
10
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
9
Crash Summary
For unknown reason, the four engine aircraft failed to land at Ashiya AFB and overshot. At the end of the runway, it stalled and crashed on several barracks. A crew member was killed while eight other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. On ground, nine people were killed while several others were injured. The exact circumstances of the mishap remains unclear.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
9
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
111.1%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Iwo Jima - Ashiya
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Japan
Aircraft Details
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