What happened
During an approach to Kadena Air Force Base, the aircraft experienced a loss of control and impacted the sea. The crash occurred approximately 14.5 km northwest of the airbase. Following the impact, extensive search and rescue operations were launched to locate survivors among the crew.
Of the total personnel on board, 11 fatalities were confirmed, while 3 crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage site.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered a loss of control due to the simultaneous failure of three engines. This engine failure was attributed to an instance of fuel starvation occurring during the flight.