On 9 Feb 1982, a Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) operated by Trans Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Mt. Ipao. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The investigation determined that the captain intentionally caused the aircraft to crash. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Japan Air Lines McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 crashed during its approach to Haneda Airport on 9 February 1982, resulting in 24 deaths.
What happened
On 9 February 1982, a scheduled domestic service operated by Japan Air Lines, identified as Flight 350, was traveling from Fukuoka to Tokyo. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 with registration JA8061, was performing its final approach to Haneda Airport. During this phase of flight, the plane crashed into Tokyo Bay. The accident resulted in 24 fatalities.
Investigation
Following the crash, an investigation was conducted to determine the circumstances leading to the impact in the bay. The inquiry focused on the flight crew's actions during the approach to Haneda Airport.
Findings
Investigators concluded that the crash was the result of the deliberate actions of the captain.
Probable cause
The investigation determined that the captain intentionally caused the aircraft to crash.
Contributing factors
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Related events
Same aircraft family
24 Jul 1990 — Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) (Victoria Air Inc.)
18 Jan 1989 — Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3C) (American Air Freight)
12 Dec 1982 — Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) (Transportes Aéreas Latinamericanos - TALA)