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Training Aircraft Crash at Iwakuni Air Base (9202)

Iwakuni AFB, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 21, 2003, a Learjet 36 (registration 9202) operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai was involved in an aviation accident near Iwakuni AFB, Japan during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft crashed beside runway 02 at Iwakuni Air Base after going out of control during a touch-and-go maneuver, killing all four crew members.

Incident Overview and Timeline The aircraft departed Iwakuni Air Base at 0900 local time for a training mission over the Sea of Japan. At 1045 local time, the aircraft returned to Iwakuni, where the crew completed several touch-and-go maneuvers on runway 02. ## Crash and Casualties During one of these touch-and-go procedures, the aircraft went out of control upon touchdown. It crashed beside the runway and burst into flames. All four crew members were killed in the accident. ## Operational Context The source describes the event as occurring during a training mission and subsequent touch-and-go maneuvers. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific cause are provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 2003 Learjet 36 accident near Iwakuni AFB, Japan?

A training aircraft crashed beside runway 02 at Iwakuni Air Base after going out of control during a touch-and-go maneuver, killing all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 2003 Learjet 36 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 2003 involved a Learjet 36, registration 9202, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai, at Iwakuni AFB, Japan.

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