Piper PA46-350P crash in Tokyo residential area

2 fatalities • Tokyo, Japan

A private Piper airplane crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after departing Chofu Airfield.

What happened

On July 26, 2015, at 0200 UTC, a Piper PA46-350P, registration JA4060, crashed into a residential area in Tokyo, Japan. The aircraft had departed from Chofu Airfield shortly before the impact.

The accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 3 serious injuries. The fatalities included the pilot, one passenger, and one individual on the ground. Additionally, three passengers and two people on the ground sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jul 2015 PIPER PA46 - 350P accident near Tokyo, Japan?

A private Piper airplane crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after departing Chofu Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jul 2015 PIPER PA46 - 350P accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jul 2015 involved a PIPER PA46 - 350P, at Tokyo, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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