Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 April 1963
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-201E
Owner/operator: All Nippon Airways – ANA
Registration Number: JA5039
Location: Hachijo Jima Airport (HAC) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a severe mechanical failure, resulting in extensive damage and a complete loss of the aircraft.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a severe mechanical failure, resulting in extensive damage and a complete loss of the aircraft.
Description
Crash-landed; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of engine control leading to a rapid descent and impact.Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of engine control leading to a rapid descent and impact.Share on:
