Country
Japan

Crash of a Shin Meiwa US-1A off Oki Island: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
9080
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
2010
Location:
Okinoshima (Oki Island)
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea few hundred metres off Oki Island while completing a training flight. Two crew members were rescued while 10 others were killed.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 in the Japan Sea: 12 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5803
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1003
Location:
Japan Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Japan Sea, killing all 12 crew members.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 at Iwakuni AFB: 11 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5801
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Iwakuni - Iwakuni
MSN:
1001
Location:
Iwakuni AFB
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
14
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local 'training' flight consisting of a preparation to an incoming airshow. After completing several circuits with other airplanes, the crew initiated a solo low pass over the runway at a height of 100 feet and a speed of 65 knots. While approaching the end of the runway, the pilot-in-command initiated a right turn when the seaplane adopted a nose-high attitude then stalled and crashed on a concrete bank separating the tarmac and an ammunition storage building. Three occupants were seriously injured while 11 others were killed.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 near Takaoka: 13 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5812
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1012
Location:
Takaoka
Chūbu
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located northwest of Takaoka. All 13 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 off Cape Ashizuri

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5811
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1011
Location:
Cape Ashizuri
Shikoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing off Cape Ashizuri, the seaplane lost a float and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 off Iwakuni AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5808
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1008
Location:
Iwakuni AFB
Chūgoku
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
14
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the airplane landed hard on the sea about one km off Iwakuni Airbase. A crew member was killed while 13 others were injured. The aircraft sank about 90 minutes later. The sea was calm at the time of the accident with a visibility of about 1,800 meters.
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