Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure Near Nagoya-Komaki Airport (44-87742)

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Nagoya-Komaki Airport while conducting a refueling mission. The failure occurred in the early phase of flight, and the aircraft subsequently crashed in a large explosion approximately 25 km southwest of the airport. ## Crew Response and Casualties Six crew members were able to bail out before impact. The five crew members who remained in the aircraft were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date were provided in the source.