What happened
During an approach to Runway 34L at Narita International Airport, the aircraft experienced a series of repeated bounces while attempting to land. As the aircraft continued to bounce, the structural integrity of the left wing was compromised, causing it to break away from the fuselage attachment point. Following this separation, the aircraft ignited.
The resulting fire caused the plane to roll onto its left side. The momentum of the accident caused the aircraft to swerve off the left side of the runway, eventually coming to a stop in an inverted position within a grassy area. The intense post-crash fire destroyed the majority of the airframe.
Both the pilot in command and the first officer were on board at the time of the accident. There were 2 fatalities and no survivors among the crew.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced repeated bouncing during the landing phase.
- The separation of the left wing from the fuselage was a primary factor in the subsequent fire and loss of control.