Single-engine aircraft crash at Kushiro Airport

6 fatalities • Kushiro, Japan • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Kushiro Airport following a collision with approach equipment during heavy fog.

What happened

During an approach to Kushiro Airport, a single-engine aircraft encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by dense fog. While on final approach, the aircraft descended too low and struck components of the Instrument Landing System (ILS). The impact occurred approximately 200 metres before the threshold of runway 17.

Following the collision, the aircraft caught fire. The resulting post-crash fire led to the total destruction of the airframe. There were six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was poor visibility due to foggy weather conditions.
  • The aircraft's flight path was too low during the final stage of the approach, leading to the collision with ground-based navigation infrastructure.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck approach lighting or ILS equipment due to an insufficient altitude during a low-visibility approach.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-04-26 Socata TBM-700 accident near Kushiro, Japan?

A single-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Kushiro Airport following a collision with approach equipment during heavy fog.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-04-26 Socata TBM-700 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-04-26 involved a Socata TBM-700, registration JA8896, operated by Nozaki Sangyo, at Kushiro, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck approach lighting or ILS equipment due to an insufficient altitude during a low-visibility approach.

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