Belly landing during training flight at Okayama Airport

No fatalities • Okayama, Japan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing a local training mission at Okayama Airport underwent a belly landing, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During a routine local training operation at Okayama Airport, an aircraft experienced an emergency situation that resulted in a belly landing. The incident occurred while the crew was engaged in a scheduled training mission within the vicinity of the airfield.

While the specific circumstances leading to the loss of landing gear deployment or the decision to land on the fuselage remain under investigation, the impact caused substantial damage to the airframe. Following the landing, it was determined that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported during the event. All five crew members on board remained unhurt throughout the duration of the accident.

Findings

The exact reason for the belly landing remains unknown at this time.

Probable cause

The cause of the belly landing has not yet been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1964-08-21 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Okayama, Japan?

An aircraft performing a local training mission at Okayama Airport underwent a belly landing, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1964-08-21 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1964-08-21 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 51-1121, operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai, at Okayama, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the belly landing has not yet been determined.

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