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Uchida Motoki

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Uchida Motoki

別名: 内田モトキ
ペンネーム: Uchida MotokiUsed as his initial pen name

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

Suntory Mystery Award
1997
対象作品: Pilot in Command
主催: Suntory Mystery Award Committee
結果: 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 mystery

A 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年 Aviation mystery

A 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年 Essay

An 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年 Essay

A follow-up essay collection compiling further experiences and travel episodes from his career as a captain.

travelanecdotesworkplace scenes

Uncontrollable

2002年 Aviation mystery

A mystery focused on loss of control and in-flight troubles, incorporating accident records and procedures into its depiction.

safetyaccident investigationhuman psychology

Inspection Captain

2005年 Aviation novel

A 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年 Aviation novel

Through events surrounding landings and denied acceptance, the work questions judgment and responsibility in aviation settings.

decision-makingresponsibilitysafety

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

  • prostate cancer
    〜2006
    Died 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).