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第14回(1997年) excellent work award
Uchida Motoki
うちだ もとき
Uchida Motoki
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- null
- 死没
- 2006-12-05 66歳
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Airline pilot, Captain, Novelist, Essayist
- 活動期間
- 1965年〜2006年
- 所属
- All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines (participated in founding Fairlink/Ibex)
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Suntory Mystery Award | Pilot in Command | — | Suntory Mystery Award Committee | 優秀作品賞 |
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
Pilot in Command
1999年 Aviation mysteryA novel drawing on the author's experience as a pilot, depicting incidents and tense situations aboard and around aircraft. Debut work that won an award at the Suntory Mystery Award.
Aircraft Disappearance (Typhoon Trap)
2000年 Aviation mysteryA story centered on an aircraft disappearance set against typhoon conditions and technical troubles; notable for depictions informed by real-world experience.
Announcement from the Captain
2001年 EssayAn essay collection recounting daily life as a captain, interactions with passengers and crew, and events during flights.
Announcement from the Captain, Second Flight
2002年 EssayA follow-up essay collection compiling further experiences and travel episodes from his career as a captain.
Uncontrollable
2002年 Aviation mysteryA mystery focused on loss of control and in-flight troubles, incorporating accident records and procedures into its depiction.
Inspection Captain
2005年 Aviation novelA novel that portrays industry issues and human relationships from the perspective of inspections and operations management, vividly conveying on-site tension.
Rejected Airport
2006年 Aviation novelThrough events surrounding landings and denied acceptance, the work questions judgment and responsibility in aviation settings.
全著作
- Pilot in Command
- Aircraft Disappearance
- Announcement from the Captain
- Announcement from the Captain, Second Flight
- Uncontrollable
- Inspection Captain
- Rejected Airport
作風・主題
- 文体
- Realistic prose incorporating factual experiencesDescriptions including technical details
- 頻出モチーフ
- aircraftcockpitpassengers
健康
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prostate cancer〜2006Died in 2006 from prostate cancer
評価・遺産
Known for aviation mysteries and essays grounded in his experience as a pilot, praised for authentic depictions of the industry. His recognition at the Suntory Mystery Award helped establish his reputation as a writer.
大衆文化への影響
- Has influenced portrayals of aviation in fiction and film
豆知識
- His primary career was as an airline pilot and captain, and he reflected that experience in his writings.
- "Uchida Motoki" was used as his initial pen name.
- After leaving ANA he participated in launching Fairlink (later Ibex Airlines).