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March 26, 2016 · Mooney M20C · JA3788
Yao, JP
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2016
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Yao, JP
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
JA3788
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC16WA016
On March 26, 2016 , about 1618 Local Time, a Mooney M20C airplane, Japan registration number JA3788, operated by the pilot, was destroyed by post crash fire following a loss of control while attempting a go-around at the Yao Airport, Osaka Prefecture. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Japan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) 2-1-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan Phone: +81-3-5253-8814 Fax: +81-3-5253-1677 https://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/english.html
Full Narrative
On March 26, 2016 , about 1618 Local Time, a Mooney M20C airplane, Japan registration number JA3788, operated by the pilot, was destroyed by post crash fire following a loss of control while attempting a go-around at the Yao Airport, Osaka Prefecture. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Japan. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Japan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) 2-1-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8918, Japan Phone: +81-3-5253-8814 Fax: +81-3-5253-1677 https://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/english.html
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:18
Nearest AirportYao Airport (0nm)
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberJA3788
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 129
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0