No fatalities

Japan Ground Self-Defence Force aircraft crash in Japan (22012)

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On February 17, 1990, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration 22012) operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai was involved in an aviation accident near Japan, Japan in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force has crashed in an unidentified location within Japan.

What happened

An aircraft belonging to the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) was involved in an aviation accident within Japan. The specific location of the crash remains unidentified at this time. The incident occurred during a period of operations involving the military branch, though the exact flight phase has not been disclosed.

Findings

At present, the circumstances surrounding the crash are unknown. There is currently no information available regarding the status of the crew following the impact. No official report has been released to clarify the sequence of events leading to the accident or to confirm any specific casualties.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Feb 1990 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Japan, Japan?

An aircraft operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force has crashed in an unidentified location within Japan.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 1990 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Feb 1990 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration 22012, operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai, at Japan, Japan.