What happened
Shortly after departing from Osaka-Itami Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb. The incident occurred approximately two minutes into the flight sequence. While traveling toward South Korea, the aircraft veered off course and impacted the ground roughly 7 km away from the airport.
There were no survivors of the accident. The crash resulted in 11 fatalities, including the crew and passengers on board. Among those who perished were three journalists representing the International News Service (INS).
Findings
Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational failures leading to the loss of control is not detailed in the available records, though the aircraft's descent occurred during the early stages of flight.