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Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Koku Jieitai

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea few hundred metres off Oki Island while completing a training flight. Two crew members were rescued while 10 others were killed.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Japan Sea, killing all 12 crew members.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

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.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

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

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

Upon landing off Cape Ashizuri, the seaplane lost a float and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard on the sea about one km off Iwakuni Airbase. A crew member was killed while 13 others were injured. The aircraft sank about 90 minutes later. The sea was calm at the time of the accident with a visibility of about 1,800 meters.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijo Jieitai

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Japan. Crew fate unknown.