Convair CV-880 crash, Feb 27, 1965, Oita Kyūshū
Convair CV-880 accident on February 27, 1965 near Oita Kyūshū, Japan with no fatalities.
- Date: February 27, 1965
- Aircraft: Convair CV-880
- Location: Oita Kyūshū, Japan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Japan Airlines Convair CV 880 on a training flight stalled during the initial climb shortly after takeoff from Oita Iki Airport, at about 150 feet. All six occupants were evacuated, but the aircraft was destroyed. The takeoff was reportedly attempted with one engine deliberately shut down.