Crash of a Nakajima AT-2 off Kuba Island: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 8, 1938 at 0900 LT
Operator:
Registration:
J-BDOH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fukuoka – Taipeh
MSN:
1418.1
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While cruising over the East China Sea, the crew encountered technical problems with an engine. The pilot elected to divert to Naha but eventually ditched the airplane off Kuba Island, Okinawa. Two passengers were rescued while 10 others occupants were killed. The aircraft named 'Fuji' was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
