Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 695 accident near Ogawa Village, Ja, March 24, 2003
On March 24, 2003 at about 10:50 am local time, a Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 695, registered JA8604, was destroyed in an accident near Ogawa Village. It was a flight test under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 24, 2003 · about 10:50 am local time
- Place
- Ogawa Village, JA
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 695
- Registration
- JA8604 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight test · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Asia Air Survey Co., Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: Chofu Airport at 10:26 am
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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