What happened
During an approach to Hiroshima Airport, a single-engine aircraft encountered challenging weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and significantly reduced visibility. As the pilot was descending toward the airfield, the aircraft impacted the side of Mt Noboru Lu, a peak reaching an elevation of 542 meters. The collision occurred approximately 15 kilometers from the airport.
Search efforts located the wreckage at an altitude of 450 meters. The pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the accident, sustained fatal injuries during the impact.