Incident Overview
A general aviation aircraft was destroyed when it crashed in a field in Japan after the pilot and passenger bailed out due to fuel exhaustion. The exact location of the crash remains unknown. Both occupants, identified as pilot David Forbes and passenger Henry H. Hansen, were unhurt.
Sequence of Events
According to the official investigation, weather conditions deteriorated during the flight. The pilot subsequently lost his orientation. As a result of the disorientation, fuel was exhausted. The pilot and passenger decided to abandon the aircraft by bailing out. The aircraft then continued its descent and dove into the ground, crashing in a field.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the ground. No further details about the aircraft type or registration were provided in the source.
Occupant Status
Both the pilot, David Forbes, and the passenger, Henry H. Hansen, successfully bailed out and were unhurt in the incident.
Probable Cause
The official findings stated the probable cause as fuel exhaustion.