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:
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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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