What happened
On October 24, 2008, at approximately 1830 Japan Standard Time, a Cessna 172H, registration N4961R, was en route from Amami International Airport to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. During the flight, the aircraft's engine lost power.
While attempting a forced landing approximately 35 miles north-northwest of Kadena Air Base, the aircraft struck a power line and the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the plane. The flight was being conducted under the Civil Aviation Regulations of Japan. The pilot sustained one serious injury, while the three passengers on board were not injured.