What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Yamagata Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. The crew, which consisted of one instructor and three student pilots, was conducting flight maneuvers when the engine ceased to function properly while approaching the airfield from a northern direction.
In response to the mechanical failure, the instructor attempted to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the plane went down in a field situated in Murayama, approximately 11 kilometers north of the airport. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed by fire.
Findings
- All four occupants sustained slight injuries during the accident.
- The primary factor contributing to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the flight.