Training aircraft crash lands at Utsunomiya Airport

No fatalities • Utsunomiya, Japan • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a crash landing at Utsunomiya Airport, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft but no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission, an aircraft experienced an incident that led to a crash landing at Utsunomiya Airport. The flight was being conducted as part of a routine training program when the descent ended in contact with the ground.

Despite the impact, the crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage successfully. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported following the event.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage so extensive that it was deemed a total loss. Following the accident, the airframe was stripped of usable components to be used for spare parts in future maintenance operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-05-10 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Utsunomiya, Japan?

A training flight ended in a crash landing at Utsunomiya Airport, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft but no injuries to those on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-05-10 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-05-10 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration 22001, operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai, at Utsunomiya, Japan.

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