4651

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean off the city of Choshi. All 11 occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

4651

Registration

4651

MSN

226-2035

Date

July 16, 1971 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Choshi Kanto

Region

Asia • Japan

Narrative Report

On July 16, 1971 at 12:00 AM, 4651 experienced a crash involving Lockheed P-2 Neptune, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai, with the event recorded near Choshi Kanto.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 11 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 11, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean off the city of Choshi. All 11 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 4651, MSN 226-2035.

Fatalities

Total

11

Crew

11

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Pacific Ocean off the city of Choshi. All 11 occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

11

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 11

Operational Details

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Asia • Japan

Aircraft Details

Registration

4651

MSN

226-2035