5812

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located northwest of Takaoka. All 13 crew members were killed.

Flight / Schedule

5812

Aircraft

Shin Meiwa PS-1

Registration

5812

MSN

1012

Date

May 17, 1978 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Mountains

Crash Location

Takaoka Chubu

Region

Asia • Japan

Narrative Report

On May 17, 1978 at 12:00 AM, 5812 experienced a crash involving Shin Meiwa PS-1, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai, with the event recorded near Takaoka Chubu.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 13 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 13, crew fatalities: 13, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located northwest of Takaoka. All 13 crew members were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5812, MSN 1012.

Fatalities

Total

13

Crew

13

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located northwest of Takaoka. All 13 crew members were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

13

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 13

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Mountains

Region / Country

Asia • Japan

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Shin Meiwa PS-1

Registration

5812

MSN

1012