2 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash on Mount Ozusu (93-3205)

Mt Ozusu, JapanFlight

On April 11, 1973, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration 93-3205) operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Ozusu, Japan in flight. 2 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.