What happened
While returning from service during the Korean War, a twin-engine aircraft was performing a circuit pattern over the city of Ashiya. As the flight was attempting to align with the approach path for landing, the aircraft suddenly became uncontrollable. The plane descended into a residential structure containing a beer hall, striking the building approximately 1.7 km from the perimeter of Ashiya Airbase.
Findings
- The impact resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, comprising all five crew members on board and two occupants of the building.
- The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft's sudden loss of control during its landing pattern.