Qingdao – Beijing – Tokyo
Flight / Schedule
Qingdao – Beijing – Tokyo
Aircraft
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraRegistration
J-BDOB
Operator
Japan Air TransportDate
December 10, 1938 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Qingdao Shandong
Region
Asia • China
Coordinates
36.3655°, 120.6846°
Narrative Report
On December 10, 1938 at 12:00 AM, Qingdao – Beijing – Tokyo experienced a crash involving Lockheed 14 Super Electra, operated by Japan Air Transport, with the event recorded near Qingdao Shandong.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was taxiing at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft christened 'Ishikari' suffered a ground accident at Tsing Tao (Qingdao) Airport and came to rest upside down. No casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration J-BDOB.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 36.3655°, 120.6846°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft christened 'Ishikari' suffered a ground accident at Tsing Tao (Qingdao) Airport and came to rest upside down. No casualties.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Qingdao – Beijing – Tokyo
Operator
Japan Air TransportFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • China
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraRegistration
J-BDOB
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