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Tokyo International Airport Convair 880-22M Accident (JA8030)

Tokyo-Haneda, JapanTakeoff (climb)

On August 26, 1966, a Convair 880 (registration JA8030) operated by Japan Domestic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tokyo-Haneda, Japan during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The reason for the uncontrollable left yaw was not determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

JA8030, a Convair 880-22M, suffered a takeoff accident at Tokyo International Airport on runway 33R. The aircraft yawed left, left the runway, and caught fire, killing all five people on board.

Incident Overview and Crew Details On approximately 1428 hours, aircraft registration JA8030 began a takeoff run on runway 33R at Tokyo International Airport under visual flight rules. The flight was conducted for the purpose of a practical examination for a type rating change to the Convair 880-22M. The aircraft was operated on behalf of Japan Air Lines. The crew consisted of pilot-in-command Manshichi Harano, examinees Yoshiomi Motouchi and Shuji Daikoku, flight engineer Terumitsu Fujimaki, and Chief Examiner of the Civil Aviation Bureau of Ministry of Transport Yukiaki Kawata. All five individuals on board were killed in the accident.

Probable cause

The reason for the uncontrollable left yaw was not determined.

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