What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft departed from Atsugi Naval Air Station. While the plane was performing its initial climb, it experienced a simultaneous loss of power in two engines. This mechanical failure led to an aerodynamic stall, making it impossible for the crew to maintain altitude.
As a result of the loss of thrust, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground approximately 6 km east of the airfield. There were no survivors of the impact, with a total of 12 fatalities recorded among the crew members on board.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of two engines during the climb phase.
- The loss of power directly resulted in an aircraft stall and subsequent crash.