Tokyo-Haneda

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Tokyo – Osaka

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1955

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On final approach to Osaka-Itami Airport, at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the pilot-in-command made a last turn to the left to line up with runway 32 and started a steep descent. Passing over the runway threshold, the four engine airplane lost height and landed hard. On impact, the right main gear was sheared off and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. Nine occupants were injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

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Wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command who adopted a too high descent rate during the last segment and an improper flare.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Nagoya: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1960 at 1940 LT

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JA5018

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Takeoff (climb)

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Nagoya – Tokyo

MSN:

6006

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1942

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The C-47 just started the takeoff roll when it was struck by a Japanese Air Self Defence Force North American F-86 Sabre. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed. Five people on bord the C-47 were killed while the pilot of the F-86 was unhurt. Both aircraft were destroyed.

Crash of a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-29 in Tokyo

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1959

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Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

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N90941

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Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)

MSN:

15957

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1949

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The airplane christened 'Clipper Australia' was approaching Tokyo-Haneda following an uneventful transpacific flight. While completing the approach check-list, after the gear were extended, three greens lights appears on the panel. When power was reduced prior to touchdown, the gear unsafe warning horn sounded and a red gear unsafe warning light illuminated. The captain first called for a go-around but noticed that the airspeed was too low. The gear was retracted quickly and a belly landing was carried out. While all 59 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-53-DO off Shimoda: 33 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1958

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JA5045

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Tokyo – Nagoya

MSN:

7336

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1942

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NH025

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While cruising along the coast, the airplane crashed into the sea for unknown reason. The crew was unable to send any distress call. The airplane was lost and all 33 occupants have been killed. It was later reported by the Japanese Authorities that the aircraft was not equipped with life vests or dinghies.

Crash of a Douglas VC-47A near Hakuba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1957 at 1200 LT

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43-47979

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Mountains

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Tokyo – Hamamatsu

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13795/25240

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1944

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Struck a mountain located near Hakuba while performing a flight from Tokyo-Haneda to Hamamatsu. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S Expeditor in Aizuwakamatsu: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1954

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C18S

Operator:

Aoki Aviation

Registration:

JA5002

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Mountains

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Tokyo – Sapporo

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6176

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1944

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The twin engine aircraft left Tokyo-Haneda Airport on a flight to Sapporo-Chitose when the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions in the region of Aizuwakamatsu. The airplane hit the slope of a mountain and was destroyed upon impact, killing all five occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Tokyo

Date & Time: Nov 8, 1951

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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43-49039

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

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14855/26300

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff. No casualties.

Crash of a Boeing VB-17G-90-DL Flying Fortress off Tokyo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1950

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44-83675

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Tokyo – Kadena

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32316

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Less than five minutes after takeoff from Tokyo-Haneda Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Tokyo Bay, about 14,5 km southeast of the airport. A crew member was killed while ten others were rescued. The airplane was on its way to Kadena AFB, Okinawa.

Crash of a Douglas R5D-3 off Midway Island

Date & Time: Sep 10, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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87755

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