Accident Overview
On June 3, 2017, at approximately 1450 Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), a Cessna 172P airplane, registration JA3989, operated by New Central Air Service, collided with snow-covered mountainous terrain near Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The circumstances of the accident remain unknown. The flight had departed from Toyama Airport, Toyama Prefecture, en route to Matsumoto Airport, Nagano Prefecture, approximately 27 minutes prior to the accident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was a Cessna 172P, a single-engine, four-seat light airplane. It was registered in Japan as JA3989 and operated by New Central Air Service. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or the pilot's qualifications were provided in the source.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan. The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is responsible for determining the cause of the accident. As of the source's release, no probable cause has been established. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Japan. Further information may be obtained from the JTSB.