Incident Details
On November 16, 2013, at 0246 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 206 aircraft registered in Japan as JA4000 experienced a complete loss of engine power. The event occurred near Arayamachi, within the city limits of Akita City, Japan. The pilot responded by performing an emergency landing, which was successful. No occupants aboard the airplane were injured during the incident.
Aircraft and Operator
The airplane involved was a Cessna 206, a single-engine general aviation aircraft, bearing Japanese registration JA4000. It was operated by Honda Airways, a Japanese airline company. The specific model or engine type was not disclosed in the available information.
Outcome
The emergency landing concluded without any reported injuries to the persons on board. The aircraft sustained unspecified damage during the landing. The investigation into the cause of the engine power loss was placed under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan, with the Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission (ARAIC) of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport leading the inquiry. Further details regarding the findings or probable cause were not provided in the initial report.