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Fujita Airlines (藤田航空, Fujita Kōkū) 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]

Fujita Airlines

Founded	1956
Ceased operations	1963 (merged with All Nippon Airways)
Fleet size	Cessna 170, de Havilland Dove, de Havilland Heron, Fokker F27, Convair 240

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]

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