No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Hachijō-jima Airport (JA5039)

Hachijō-jima, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On April 30, 1963, a Douglas DC-3 (registration JA5039) operated by All Nippon Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Hachijō-jima, Japan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing accident remains unknown. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained damage after crashing during its landing phase at Hachijō-jima Airport, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

What happened

During an approach to Hachijō-jima Airport, an aircraft was involved in a landing accident. The event occurred while the plane was in the landing phase of flight. Following the impact, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss and was written off by authorities.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons behind the crash remain unidentified. While the incident resulted in two injuries involving the pilot and the co-pilot, no specific mechanical or environmental triggers have been confirmed. The investigation into the precise circumstances of the descent and touchdown is still pending.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing accident remains unknown.