Douglas DC-8 crash, Jul 27, 1970 (4 killed), Naha Okinawa
Douglas DC-8 accident on July 27, 1970 near Naha Okinawa, Japan with 4 fatalities.
- Date: July 27, 1970
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Naha Okinawa, Japan
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Flying Tiger Line Douglas DC8 freighter on a cargo flight from Los Angeles toward Vietnam struck the sea short of the runway while on approach to Naha in Okinawa. Heavy rain and low cloud were present, and all four crew died.