What happened
During a departure from Iwo Jima Airport, an aircraft entered a stall while performing its initial climb. The descent following the loss of lift led to the plane impacting the surface of the ocean. Following the impact, the aircraft submerged and was subsequently lost.
Despite the severity of the crash, all 13 occupants on board were successfully recovered from the scene. There were no reported fatalities among the passengers or crew during the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a stall during the climb phase immediately following takeoff.
- The impact occurred in the ocean near the departure airfield.