Incident Details
A local training flight conducted at Yamagata Airport encountered an engine failure while approaching the airfield from the north. The aircraft was crewed by one instructor and three student pilots. Following the loss of engine power, the instructor decided to make an emergency landing. The airplane subsequently crashed in flames in a field located in Murayama, approximately 11 kilometers north of the airport.
Crew and Injuries
All four crew members—the instructor and three student pilots—sustained slight injuries during the crash. No further details about their conditions were provided.
Damage
The aircraft was destroyed in the accident and subsequent fire.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be engine failure in flight. No additional causal factors were identified.