What happened
During a scheduled maritime survey mission throughout the Okinawa Archipelago, an aircraft crashed into the terrain. While performing its operational duties, the plane encountered marginal weather conditions that complicated the flight. During this period of degraded visibility or difficult flying conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Rankan.
The impact resulted in a total of 12 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew members on board. The accident occurred during the operational phase of the survey mission while navigating the mountainous region.
Findings
- The flight was operating under marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident.
- The aircraft made contact with the slope of Mt Rankan, leading to the destruction of the plane and the loss of all occupants.