2 fatalities

1955-10-09: 1955 Hino B-26 crash — Japan

Japan

On October 9, 1955, a 1955 Hino B-26 crash was involved in an aviation accident near Japan. 2 people were killed. The investigation identified engine failure on take-off as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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A 1955 Hino B-26 aircraft crashed near Japan on October 9, 1955, resulting in two fatalities. The incident is documented in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset.

Accident Details

On October 9, 1955, a Hino B-26 aircraft, manufactured in 1955, crashed near Japan. The accident resulted in two fatalities.

Dataset Documentation

This accident is catalogued in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, a comprehensive collection that tracks over three thousand documented aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences spanning the entire history of powered and unpowered flight. The dataset serves as a resource for researchers who cross-reference such records with primary investigative sources. This process aids in the analysis of historical safety trends and the identification of recurring contributing factors across different eras of aviation. By maintaining a structured repository of incidents, the dataset facilitates comparative studies and supports ongoing efforts to improve aviation safety. The inclusion of the 1955 Hino B-26 crash ensures that this event remains accessible for future analysis and integration with broader safety research.

Contributing factors

engine failure on take-off