Osaka - Okinoshima

On May 28, 1975 at 11:42 AM, Osaka - Okinoshima experienced a crash involving NAMC YS-11, operated by TOA Domestic Airlines, with the event recorded near Osaka-Itami Kansai.

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

22 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 22 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Few minutes after takeoff from Osaka-Itami Airport, bound for Okinoshima (Oki Island) on flight JD621, the crew informed ATC about technical problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Upon touchdown on runway 32R, control became difficult after a tire burst on the right main gear. The airplane veered to the right, contacted soft ground and passed over a drainage ditch before coming to rest. All 22 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration JA8680, MSN 2041, year of manufacture 1967.