Iwakuni - Iwakuni
Flight / Schedule
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
Aircraft
Shin Meiwa PS-1Registration
5801
MSN
1001
Date
April 26, 1983 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Iwakuni AFB Chugoku
Region
Asia • Japan
Narrative Report
On April 26, 1983 at 12:00 AM, Iwakuni - Iwakuni experienced a crash involving Shin Meiwa PS-1, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai, with the event recorded near Iwakuni AFB Chugoku.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
14 people were known to be on board, 11 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 78.6%.
Crew on board: 14, crew fatalities: 11, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was completing a local 'training' flight consisting of a preparation to an incoming airshow. After completing several circuits with other airplanes, the crew initiated a solo low pass over the runway at a height of 100 feet and a speed of 65 knots. While approaching the end of the runway, the pilot-in-command initiated a right turn when the seaplane adopted a nose-high attitude then stalled and crashed on a concrete bank separating the tarmac and an ammunition storage building. Three occupants were seriously injured while 11 others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 5801, MSN 1001.
Fatalities
Total
11
Crew
11
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was completing a local 'training' flight consisting of a preparation to an incoming airshow. After completing several circuits with other airplanes, the crew initiated a solo low pass over the runway at a height of 100 feet and a speed of 65 knots. While approaching the end of the runway, the pilot-in-command initiated a right turn when the seaplane adopted a nose-high attitude then stalled and crashed on a concrete bank separating the tarmac and an ammunition storage building. Three occupants were seriously injured while 11 others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
14
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
78.6%
Known people on board: 14
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
Flight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Japan
Aircraft Details
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