What happened
Shortly after departing from Niigata Airport, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mt Mikagura. The accident occurred approximately 55 km southeast of the departure airfield. At the time of the impact, the flight was conducting a local training mission. Despite the presence of favorable weather conditions during the flight, the aircraft struck the mountain during the early stages of its flight.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating under good meteorological conditions.
- The flight was engaged in a training exercise at the time of the accident.
- The impact resulted in four fatalities among the crew members.