Fujita Airlines Explained

Airline:	Fujita Airlines
Founded:	1956
Ceased:	1963 (merged with All Nippon Airways)
Fleet Size:	Cessna 170, de Havilland Dove, de Havilland Heron, Fokker F27, Convair 240

was an airline in Japan, formerly known as Nippon Yuran Airlines. Founded in 1956,^[1] it operated various types of propeller aircraft, including the Cessna 170, de Havilland Dove and Fokker F27. In 1963, the company merged with All Nippon Airways.^[1]

Incidents and accidents

• On August 17, 1963, a Fujita Airlines de Havilland Heron 1B (registration JA6155) struck a mountain near Hachijo Island shortly after takeoff due to possible engine failure, killing all 19 passengers and crew on board.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://aviation-safety.net/database/operator/airline.php?var=6131 Information about Fujita Airlines at the Aviation Safety Network
2. http://www.newspaperarchive.com/LandingPage.aspx?type=glpnews&search=fujita%20airlines&img=\\na0023\3389186\17251019.html Article