Twin-engine aircraft crash on Mount Ozusu

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a forested area of Mount Ozusu during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, a twin-engine aircraft impacted a heavily wooded slope on Mt Ozusu, situated within the Miyazaki prefecture. The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating in a mountainous region, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.

There were no survivors of the accident. Both members of the flight crew, comprising two fatalities, were killed upon impact with the terrain.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical state or operational errors were provided in the initial report, though the wreckage was located on a steep, forested incline.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-04-11 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Mt Ozusu, Japan?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a forested area of Mount Ozusu during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-04-11 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-04-11 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration 93-3205, operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai, at Mt Ozusu, Japan.