What happened
During a scheduled maritime patrol mission over the Pacific Ocean, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. The crew reported an engine failure to ground controllers while operating in the region.
In response to the loss of power, the captain executed a ditching maneuver to bring the plane down on the water. The incident occurred approximately 350 km southeast of Miyazaki. The impact resulted in one fatality among the crew members, while the remaining eight survivors were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the ditching was an engine failure during the patrol flight.