No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash near Minamikomatsu (JA3043)

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On July 4, 1964, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration JA3043) operated by Nitto Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Minamikomatsu, Japan in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft conducting surveillance over Lake Biwa crashed near Minamikomatsu, leaving the status of the crew unknown.

What happened

While performing aerial monitoring of a swimming zone within Lake Biwa, an unidentified aircraft went down in an area located several hundred yards from Minamikomatsu. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the incident. Furthermore, the current status and fate of the crew on board have not been determined by authorities.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control or the impact itself have not yet been established, as the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unverified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Minamikomatsu, Japan?

An aircraft conducting surveillance over Lake Biwa crashed near Minamikomatsu, leaving the status of the crew unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1964 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1964 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration JA3043, operated by Nitto Airlines, at Minamikomatsu, Japan.