On May 17, 1978, a Shin Meiwa PS-1 (registration 5812) operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai was involved in an aviation accident near Takaoka, Japan in flight. 13 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.
An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region northwest of Takaoka, resulting in the deaths of all onboard.
What happened
A fatal aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated to the northwest of Takaoka. The aircraft went down under circumstances that remain unidentified at this time. There were no survivors of the impact.
Location: Northwest of Takaoka, mountainous terrain
Fatalities: 13 crew members
Status: All occupants deceased
Findings
The specific cause of the crash has not yet been determined, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the sequence of events leading to the impact in the mountains are required to establish a definitive timeline.
What happened in the 17 May 1978 Shin Meiwa PS-1 accident near Takaoka, Japan?
An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region northwest of Takaoka, resulting in the deaths of all onboard.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 1978 Shin Meiwa PS-1 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 May 1978 involved a Shin Meiwa PS-1, registration 5812, operated by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Kaijō Jieitai, at Takaoka, Japan.
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