JA5067

On February 18, 1964 at 12:00 AM, JA5067 experienced a crash involving Grumman G-73 Mallard, operated by Nitto 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.

10 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 20.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. 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.

Aircraft reference details include registration JA5067, MSN J-40, year of manufacture 1948.