Crash of a Douglas DC-10-30 in Fukuoka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1996 at 1208 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-GIE
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta
MSN:
46685
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
GA865
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
15
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
260
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
10263
Captain / Total hours on type:
2641.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
3910
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1437
Aircraft flight hours:
46325
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport runway 16, at a speed of 158 knots, the captain started the rotation. During initial climb, at a height of about 3 metres, the right engine suffered a loss of power after a fan blade located on the 1st stage of the high pressure compressor disk separated. The N1 dropped to 23,7% and five seconds later, the flight engineer informed the crew about the failure of the engine n°1. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and landed back on runway. The aircraft contacted ground with a vertical acceleration of 2,1 g then thrust reversers were deployed and ground spoilers were extended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, crossed a road, skidded for about 620 metres before coming to rest in an open field, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed.
Probable cause:
Although the CAS was well in excess of V1 and the aircraft had already lifted off from the runway, the takeoff was aborted. Consequently the aircraft departed the end of the runway, came to rest and caught fire. It is estimated that contributing to the rejection of the takeoff under this circumstance was the fact that the CAP's judgement in the event of the engine failure was inadequate. Investigation revealed that the turbine blade that failed, had operated for 30913 hours and 6182 cycles. General Electric had advised customers to discard blades after about 6000 cycles.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 Islander near Kawatana

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1996 at 1322 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
JA5322
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Fukuoka - Nagasaki
MSN:
2285
YOM:
1990
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising at a relative low altitude under VFR mode in IMC conditions (snow falls), the crew saw a mountain. To avoid a collision, the pilot increased engine power but the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located on the Takami Peak, near Kawatana. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200T Super King Air near Fukuoka: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1987 at 0718 LT
Operator:
Registration:
JA8825
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Fukuoka - Nagasaki
MSN:
BT-19
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft registered JA8825 (MA825) departed Fukuoka Airport on a maritime patrol flight off the prefecture of Nagasaki. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the crew encountered poor visibility and low clouds when the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tachizawa located south of Fukuoka. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all five occupants were killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-8-61 off Tokyo: 24 killed

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1982 at 0844 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
JA8061
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka - Tokyo
MSN:
45889/291
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
JL350
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
166
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Aircraft flight hours:
36955
Circumstances:
JAL Flight 350 took off from Fukuoka (FUK) runway 16 at 07:34 for a regular flight to Tokyo-Haneda (HND). The aircraft climbed to the cruising altitude of FL290. At 08:22 the crew started their descend to FL160. After reaching that altitude, they were cleared to descend down to 3000 feet. The aircraft was cleared for a runway 33R ILS approach and 5° of flaps were selected at 08:35, followed by 25 degrees of flaps one minute later. The landing gear was lowered at 08:39 and 50 degrees of flaps were selected two minutes after that. At 08:42 the aircraft descended through 1000 feet at an airspeed of 135 knots with wind from a direction of 360deg at 20 knots. The co-pilot called out "500 feet" at 08:43:25 but the captain did not make the "stabilized" call-out as specified by JAL operational regulations. The airspeed decreased to 133 knots as the aircraft descended through 300 feet at 08:43:50 and the co-pilot warned the captain that the aircraft was approaching the decision height. At 08:43:56 the radio altimeter warning sounded, followed by the flight engineer calling out "200 feet", which was the decision height, three seconds later . At 08:44:01 the aircraft descended through 164 feet at 130 KIAS. At that moment the captain cancelled autopilot, pushed his controls forward and retarded the throttles to idle. The co-pilot tried to regain control but the aircraft crashed into the shallow water of Tokyo Bay, 510 m short of the runway 33R threshold. The nose and the right hand wing separated from the fuselage. The captain had recently suffered a psychosomatic disorder; preliminary reports suggested that the captain experienced some form of a mental aberration. He had been off duty from November 1980 to November 1981 for these reasons.
Probable cause:
Collision with approach lights during an unstabilized approach. Poor crew coordination and wrong approach configuration on part of the captain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-54-DO Skymaster in Osaka

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
JA6003
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka – Tokyo
MSN:
3115
YOM:
1942
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
60
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Fukuoka to Tokyo-Haneda Airport, the crew reported technical problems and decided to divert to Osaka-Itami Airport. The crew completed a wheels up landing and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All 64 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Fukuoka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1957 at 1045 LT
Operator:
Registration:
43-49792
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
15608/27053
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the C-47 collided with a USAF North American F-100 Super Sabre over the city of Fukuoka. While the pilot of the fighter was able to land at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport, the C-47 crashed onto two vacant houses. All three crew members were killed and there was no injuries on the ground.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Fukuoka: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
43-49413
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15229/26674
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, while climbing at a height of 30 meters, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames onto a hangar. Four passengers were killed while 19 other occupants and eight people on the ground were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Osaka: 24 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1946 at 1310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-78604
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tachikawa – Osaka – Fukuoka
MSN:
22427
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 32, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and right, then nosed down and crashed in a paddy field. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all 24 occupants, among them 3 civilians, were killed. The crew was completing a mail flight from Tachikawa AFB to Fukuoka with an intermediate stop in Osaka-Itami Airport. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were considered as marginal and it is believed that the left engine was not running at impact for reason that could not be determined with certainty.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Fukuoka

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
42-100792
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
19255
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed in Itazuke Airport. No casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed 14-WG3B Super Electra in Fukuoka: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
J-BCOZ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka – Seoul
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff from Fukuoka Airport, the twin engine airplane collided with the perimeter fence and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, the mechanic and four passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.