Kanoya - Kanoya
Flight / Schedule
Kanoya - Kanoya
Aircraft
Lockheed P-2 NeptuneRegistration
4650
MSN
226-2034
Date
July 26, 1972 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kanoya AFB Kyushu
Region
Asia • Japan
Narrative Report
On July 26, 1972 at 12:00 AM, Kanoya - Kanoya experienced a crash involving Lockheed P-2 Neptune, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai, with the event recorded near Kanoya AFB Kyushu.
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was returning to Kanoya AFB following a maritime patrol flight. On approach, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km short of runway. All eight crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 4650, MSN 226-2034.
Fatalities
Total
8
Crew
8
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was returning to Kanoya AFB following a maritime patrol flight. On approach, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km short of runway. All eight crew members were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
8
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Kanoya - Kanoya
Flight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Japan