What happened
A maritime patrol mission originating from Iwakuni Airbase resulted in a fatal aviation accident. During the course of the flight, the four-engine aircraft entered the waters near Tsushima Island. The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating in the vicinity of the island, leading to a crash into the sea.
There were no survivors of the accident. The total number of fatalities was 12 crew members, all of whom were on board at the time of the impact.
Findings
The specific circumstances that led to the aircraft entering the water remain undetermined. At this time, there is no information available regarding the exact cause of the crash or the flight phase immediately preceding the loss of the aircraft.