No fatalities

2009-09-28: NAMC YS-11 (9044) — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai — Ozuki AFB, Japan

Ozuki AFB, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On September 28, 2009, a NAMC YS-11 (registration 9044) operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai was involved in an aviation accident near Ozuki AFB, Japan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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During a training mission, an aircraft overran the runway at Ozuki AFB after landing on runway 35, losing its nose gear and coming to rest in a rice paddy field. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Overview

A crew was completing a training mission that originated from Atsugi Air Force Base (AFB) with intermediate stops at Tokushima AFB and Iwakuni AFB. The incident occurred at Ozuki AFB following a landing on runway 35, which has a length of 1,200 meters.

Incident Details

Upon touchdown, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, subsequently breached a perimeter fence, and lost its nose gear during the overrun. The aircraft continued beyond the fence and came to rest approximately 150 meters further in a rice paddy field. All 11 individuals on board evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Aftermath

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. No injuries were reported among the occupants or any ground personnel. The aircraft's operator and investigative authorities were notified to determine the circumstances of the overrun.