What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Hanamaki Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of power while on final approach. The crew had been performing several circuits prior to the incident. As the pilot attempted to stabilize the flight path for landing, the plane entered a stall and descended into the Tama River.
Despite the impact and the destruction of the aircraft, both members of the crew were successfully rescued from the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported among the occupants.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines. This loss of propulsion was directly attributed to fuel exhaustion, which led to the loss of control during the final phase of the flight.