SOCATA TBM 700

Zemyo, August 14, 2017

Event Information

DateAugust 14, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationZemyo
CountryJA
Coordinates34.66000, 136.00000
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberANC17WA048
Event ID20170822X72358

Aircraft

MakeSOCATA
ModelTBM 700
Registration #N702AV
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On Aug 14, 2017, at 1215 Japan standard time, a United States registered Socata TBM 700 airplane, N702AV, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Zemyo in Nara Prefecture, Japan. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Yao Airport and was destined for Fukushima Airport.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Japan Transport Safety Board. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Japanese government. 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

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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