Unidentified aircraft crash during training flight near Amami-Ōshima

No fatalities • Kagoshima, Japan • Flight

An aircraft disappeared following a training mission between Amami-Ōshima Island and Kagoshima, with the status of the occupants currently undetermined.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation, an aircraft went missing while traveling between Amami-Ōshima Island and Kagoshima. The flight was being conducted as part of a routine training program when contact was lost.

At this time, the specific details regarding the crash site have not been established. There is no official confirmation regarding the exact moment of impact or the precise location where the aircraft went down. The status of the crew remains unconfirmed, and there is currently no information available regarding any fatalities or injuries.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the disappearance are still being investigated, as the flight ended in unknown circumstances. No official conclusions have been released by investigators regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions present during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-03-11 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Kagoshima, Japan?

An aircraft disappeared following a training mission between Amami-Ōshima Island and Kagoshima, with the status of the occupants currently undetermined.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-03-11 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-03-11 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration JA8753, operated by Nihon Naigai Koku, at Kagoshima, Japan.

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