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Fatal aircraft crash near Takaoka (5812)

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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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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