Cessna 172 crash near Tateyama, Japan

4 fatalities • Tateyama, Japan

A Japanese-registered Cessna 172 crashed into mountainous terrain during a flight from Toyama to Matsumoto.

What happened

On June 3, 2017, at approximately 14:50 Japan standard time, a Cessna 172P aircraft, registration JA3989, crashed into snow-covered mountains near Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture. The flight, operated by New Central Air Service, had departed from Toyama Airport and was en route to Matsumoto Airport in Nagano Prefecture.

The accident occurred roughly 27 minutes after takeoff. The impact with the terrain resulted in 4 fatal injuries to the pilot and three passengers. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the crash.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jun 2017 CESSNA 172 P accident near Tateyama, Japan?

A Japanese-registered Cessna 172 crashed into mountainous terrain during a flight from Toyama to Matsumoto.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 2017 CESSNA 172 P accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 P, at Tateyama, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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