Aircraft impact on Mount Nakanoone

2 fatalities • Mt Nakanoone, Japan • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Hamamatsu during flight in poor weather, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

What happened

On an unidentified date in late 1966, an aircraft was traveling at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters when it encountered marginal weather conditions. During this period of flight, the plane collided with the slope of Mt Nakanoone, situated roughly 65 km northeast of Hamamatsu.

Following the impact, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the missing vessel and its occupants. These efforts continued for several days before being officially halted, as investigators could not find any evidence regarding the status of the aircraft or the crew. It was not until 29 December 1966 that the wreckage was located in a remote and isolated region.

Findings

The accident resulted in two fatalities.
The crash occurred while the aircraft was in the cruising phase of flight.
The primary contributing factor was marginal weather conditions during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside while operating in poor weather conditions at altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-02-14 Douglas DC-3 accident near Mt Nakanoone, Japan?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Hamamatsu during flight in poor weather, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-02-14 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-02-14 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration JA5080, operated by Japan Domestic Airlines, at Mt Nakanoone, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?