5812
Flight / Schedule
5812
Aircraft
Shin Meiwa PS-1Registration
5812
MSN
1012
Date
May 17, 1978 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
