No fatalities

Training Flight Crash at Hanamaki Airport (JA5008)

Hanamaki, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On November 14, 1961, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration JA5008) operated by All Nippon Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Hanamaki, Japan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on final approach due the failure of both engines caused by a fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight at Hanamaki Airport ended in a crash into the Tama River after both engines failed on final approach. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident involved a local training flight conducted at Hanamaki Airport. The aircraft was operating in the vicinity of the Tama River when the accident occurred. ## Sequence of Events The crew had completed several circuits as part of their training routine. During a subsequent approach, the aircraft experienced a stall on final approach. This loss of control resulted in the aircraft crashing into the Tama River. ## Outcome and Investigation Findings Both crew members were successfully rescued from the water. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a loss of control on final approach, which was attributed to the failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 1961 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Hanamaki, Japan?

A local training flight at Hanamaki Airport ended in a crash into the Tama River after both engines failed on final approach. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 1961 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 1961 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration JA5008, operated by All Nippon Airways, at Hanamaki, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on final approach due the failure of both engines caused by a fuel exhaustion.