Shin Meiwa PS-1 crash, Apr 6, 1977 (1 killed), Iwakuni AF...
Shin Meiwa PS-1 accident on April 6, 1977 near Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan with 1 fatality.
- Date: April 6, 1977
- Aircraft: Shin Meiwa PS-1
- Location: Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force PS-1 landed hard on the sea about one kilometer off Iwakuni Air Base in calm conditions. One crew member was killed and 13 others were injured. The aircraft sank about 90 minutes later.