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Fatal Approach Accident at Kushiro Airport (JA8896)

Kushiro, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On April 26, 1996, a Socata TBM-700 (registration JA8896) operated by Nozaki Sangyo was involved in an aviation accident near Kushiro, Japan during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed 200 meters short of runway 17 at Kushiro Airport after the pilot encountered fog and was too low on final approach. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, killing all six occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred during an approach to Kushiro Airport. The pilot reported encountering poor visibility caused by foggy conditions. The aircraft involved was a single-engine model, though the specific type and registration were not provided in the source material. ## Approach and Collision Sequence During the final approach, the aircraft was positioned too low. It subsequently collided with elements of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) infrastructure. The impact caused the aircraft to crash approximately 200 meters short of runway 17. ## Post-Crash Fire and Casualties Following the collision, the aircraft burst into flames. The post-crash fire completely destroyed the aircraft. All six occupants on board were killed in the incident.

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed 200 meters short of runway 17 at Kushiro Airport after the pilot encountered fog and was too low on final approach. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, killing all six occupants.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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