AgustaWestland AW139 accident in Fukushima, Japan

No fatalities • Fukushima, Japan

The NTSB is assisting Japanese authorities in an investigation regarding an accident involving an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter.

The government of Japan notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AgustaWestland AW139, registration JA139F, which took place on February 01, 2020, in Fukushima, Japan.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Japanese government. There were no injuries reported in the accident.

Probable cause

Not determined

Related events

Same aircraft

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Feb 2020 AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139 accident near Fukushima, Japan?

The NTSB is assisting Japanese authorities in an investigation regarding an accident involving an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Feb 2020 AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Feb 2020 involved a AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139, at Fukushima, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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