What happened
Shortly after departing from Ashiya Air Force Base while traveling toward the Korea War theater, the aircraft encountered a critical emergency involving an engine fire. As the fire developed during the initial climb phase, the crew determined that the situation was untenable and initiated an emergency bailout procedure.
All members of the crew successfully exited the aircraft and were subsequently rescued. Following the abandonment, the aircraft impacted the ocean surface at a location approximately 16 km west of the Wakamatsu district. No fatalities were reported among the personnel involved in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine fire that occurred during the flight.