Airplane Crash - Near Tokyo, Japan 03/04/1966
Details of airplane crash/ shootdown - Near Tokyo, Japan
| Date | 03/04/1966 |
| Time | 20:15 |
| Location | Near Tokyo, Japan |
| Operator | Canadian PacifiAir Lines |
| Flight # | 402 |
| Route | Hong Kong - Tokyo |
| Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43 |
| Registration | CF-CPK |
| Cn/In | 45761/237 |
| Aboard | 72 |
| Fatalities | 64 |
| Ground | 0 |
| Summary | The aircraft struck the approach lights and a sea wall during a landing attempt. The pilot initiated a steep rate of descent with the intention of executing a final approach at a lower altitude. Poor visibility due to illusive fog conditions misled the pilot and affected his judgement. |
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