Cirrus SR22 Nose Gear Fracture at Kagoshima Airport

Incident Overview On March 21, 2016, at approximately 1320 local time, a Cirrus SR22 aircraft with Japan registration number JA01YK experienced a nose landing gear strut fracture while landing at Kagoshima Airport in Japan. The incident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. ## Casualties The pilot and four passengers on board were not injured. ## Investigation Jurisdiction The investigation was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan. The information provided is for informational purposes only and reflects details released or obtained by the Government of Japan. ## Contact Information For further information regarding this accident, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) can be contacted at: - Address: 2-1-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan - Phone: +81-3-5253-8814 - Fax: +81-3-5253-1677 - Website: https://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/english.html