Extra 300 - L accident near Fukushima City, Jp, May 12, 2014
On May 12, 2014 at about 1:15 am local time, a Extra 300 - L, registered JA111L, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern downwind) near Fukushima City. 2 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 12, 2014 · about 1:15 am local time
- Place
- Fukushima City, Japan
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Extra 300 - L L
- Registration
- JA111L · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during approach (VFR pattern downwind) defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
1 document, released by the NTSB on August 4, 2014. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foreign Accident Statement | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
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