Suntory Mystery Award
1 appearances
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Edition 14 (1997) excellent work award
Uchida Motoki
うちだ もとき
Uchida Motoki
Aliases:
内田モトキ
Pen Names:
Uchida Motoki（Used as his initial pen name）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- null
- Died
- 2006-12-05 age 66
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Airline pilot, Captain, Novelist, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1965-2006
- Affiliations
- All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines (participated in founding Fairlink/Ibex)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Suntory Mystery Award | Pilot in Command | — | Suntory Mystery Award Committee | 優秀作品賞 |
Suntory Mystery Award
1997
Work:
Pilot in Command
Organization:
Suntory Mystery Award Committee
Result:
優秀作品賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Pilot in Command
1999 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.
aviationsafetyprofessionalism
Aircraft Disappearance (Typhoon Trap)
2000 Aviation mysteryA story centered on an aircraft disappearance set against typhoon conditions and technical troubles; notable for depictions informed by real-world experience.
disastersearchaviation technology
Announcement from the Captain
2001 EssayAn essay collection recounting daily life as a captain, interactions with passengers and crew, and events during flights.
travelprofessional experiencehuman stories
Announcement from the Captain, Second Flight
2002 EssayA follow-up essay collection compiling further experiences and travel episodes from his career as a captain.
travelanecdotesworkplace scenes
Uncontrollable
2002 Aviation mysteryA mystery focused on loss of control and in-flight troubles, incorporating accident records and procedures into its depiction.
safetyaccident investigationhuman psychology
Inspection Captain
2005 Aviation novelA novel that portrays industry issues and human relationships from the perspective of inspections and operations management, vividly conveying on-site tension.
operations managementethicsorganization
Rejected Airport
2006 Aviation novelThrough events surrounding landings and denied acceptance, the work questions judgment and responsibility in aviation settings.
decision-makingresponsibilitysafety
Bibliography
- Pilot in Command
- Aircraft Disappearance
- Announcement from the Captain
- Announcement from the Captain, Second Flight
- Uncontrollable
- Inspection Captain
- Rejected Airport
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic prose incorporating factual experiencesDescriptions including technical details
- Recurring Motifs
- aircraftcockpitpassengers
Health
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prostate cancer〜2006Died in 2006 from prostate cancer
Legacy
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.
In Popular Culture
- Has influenced portrayals of aviation in fiction and film
Trivia
- 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).