In-flight engine failure and emergency abandonment near Tachikawa Air Base

No fatalities • Tachikawa AFB (Tokyo), Japan • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, leading the crew to abandon the plane before it crashed near Tachikawa Air Base.

What happened

During a period of flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. Following this loss of power, the occupants made the decision to evacuate the aircraft while it was still airborne.

After the crew abandoned the plane, the aircraft type descended rapidly toward the earth. The descent concluded in a crash located approximately 10 km northeast of Tachikawa Air Base. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-01-23 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Tachikawa AFB (Tokyo), Japan?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, leading the crew to abandon the plane before it crashed near Tachikawa Air Base.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-01-23 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-01-23 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 44-78473, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Tachikawa AFB (Tokyo), Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the failure of an engine during flight.

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