2016 Mooney M20C crash at Yao Airport

Accident Overview and Casualties On March 26, 2016, at approximately 1618 local time, a Mooney M20C aircraft with Japan registration number JA3788 was destroyed by a post-crash fire at Yao Airport in Osaka Prefecture. The accident occurred while the aircraft was attempting a go-around and experienced a loss of control. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. ## Investigation Jurisdiction and Source Information The investigation was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan. The information presented in this report is for informational purposes only and consists solely of information released by or obtained from the Government of Japan. Further details regarding the accident can be obtained from the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB), located at 2-1-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan. Contact information includes the phone number +81-3-5253-8814, fax +81-3-5253-1677, and the website https://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/english.html.