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NTSB accident investigation · Kaman K1200 · Okuwa, Japan · September 20, 2021

Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · Foreign
Date
September 20, 2021, 13:18 local (04:18 UTC)
Place
Okuwa, Japan
Injuries
1 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
JA6200Kaman K1200
Defining event
Maneuvering-hover: Loss of engine power (total)
Investigation class
Class 3
NTSB office
General Aviation Accidents
Lead agency
Other
Case key
104011

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Aircraft

Registration
JA6200
Reported as
Kaman K1200
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
A94-0020
Damage
Substantial damage
Operator
Akagi Helicopter Co., Ltd
Registered owner
Akagi Helicopter Co., Ltd
Destination
Same as departure