Toa Airways
Defunct airline of Japan (1953–1971)
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Toa Airways was a Japanese airline and the predecessor of Japan Air System. Founded on November 30, 1953,[1] it merged with Japan Domestic Airlines on May 15, 1971, to form Toa Domestic Airlines, which went on to become Japan Air System.[2]
FoundedNovember 30, 1953
Ceased operationsMay 15, 1971
(merged with Japan Domestic Airlines to form Toa Domestic Airlines)
(merged with Japan Domestic Airlines to form Toa Domestic Airlines)
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| Founded | November 30, 1953 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | May 15, 1971 (merged with Japan Domestic Airlines to form Toa Domestic Airlines) | ||||||
| Hubs | Hiroshima–Nishi Airport | ||||||
| Headquarters | Hiroshima, Japan | ||||||
Fleet
During operations, Toa Airways operated the following aircraft types:
Accidents and incidents
- Flight 63- A NAMC YS-11A-217 crashed en route from Chitose Airport near Sapporo, Japan to Hakodate Airport. After arriving in Hakodate airspace, the plane was descending below 1800 meters when it crashed into the south face of Yokotsudake (Yokotsu Mountain). All 64 passengers and four crew on board perished. The cause of the crash was determined to be pilot error that followed strong winds pushing the plane off course.[3]
