Fatal aircraft accident near Oki Island during training flight

10 fatalities • Okinoshima (Oki Island), Japan • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Oki Island during a training mission, resulting in ten fatalities and two survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled training flight, an aircraft went down in the ocean a few hundred meters away from Oki Island. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in instructional maneuvers. Following the impact with the water, rescue operations were initiated to locate those on board.

Of the individuals on the aircraft, 10 fatalities were confirmed. The rescue efforts successfully located and recovered two crew members from the site of the crash.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-02-21 Shin Meiwa PS-1 accident near Okinoshima (Oki Island), Japan?

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Oki Island during a training mission, resulting in ten fatalities and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-02-21 Shin Meiwa PS-1 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-02-21 involved a Shin Meiwa PS-1, registration 9080, operated by Japan Air Self-Defense Force - Kōkū Jieitai, at Okinoshima (Oki Island), Japan.

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