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Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near Takami Peak (JA5322)

Kawatana, JapanFlight

On February 9, 1996, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration JA5322) operated by Nagasaki Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kawatana, Japan in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-pilot aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area on Takami Peak near Kawatana while flying VFR in IMC conditions. Both pilots were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Flight Conditions An aircraft was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) at a relatively low altitude when it encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) characterized by snowfall. During this phase of flight, the crew identified a mountain ahead. ## Collision and Aftermath In an attempt to avoid a collision with the terrain, the pilot increased engine power. Despite this action, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located on Takami Peak, near Kawatana. ## Casualties and Damage Both pilots aboard the aircraft sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

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