Your current location:HOME >style >1 dead, 7 missing after 2 Japan MSDF helicopters crash near Izu Islands 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 15:11:15 Source: Internet compilationEdit:style
One death has been confirmed after two patrol helicopters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (
One death has been confirmed after two patrol helicopters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) crashed over the sea near Izu Islands on Sunday morning, according to the country's defense ministry.
Among the eight members on board, one was reported dead after being rescued, while the remaining seven are missing, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told the press, citing a possibility that the two aircraft collided in the air on Sunday morning.
In addition, a part of the aircraft, including the blade of the rotary wing, was found around the site, so it was determined that the two aircraft crashed.
The MSDF spotted what is believed to have been helicopter debris during a post-accident search, Kihara added, noting that two flight recorders were found nearby and recovered.
The two SH60K patrol helicopters, each carrying four crew members, disappeared on Saturday night during a nighttime anti-submarine drill in the waters east of Torishima island, part of the Izu island chain, according to the defense ministry.
The two MSDF aircraft lost communication at around 10:38 p.m. and 11:04 p.m. local time, respectively.
A vessel that participated in the drill received an emergency signal one minute after the first helicopter lost communication, according to multiple local media outlets.
The SH60K patrol helicopter has a total length of about 20 meters and a width of more than 16 meters, with 2 engines and a crew of 4 people, the MSDF website showed.
Equipped with a dedicated device for detecting submarines, it is mainly mounted and operated on escort ships.
In April last year, 10 people died after a UH60JA helicopter of the Ground Self-Defense Force crashed into the sea in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.
Amir Khan's £11.5m luxury wedding venue finally hosts its first marriage: Bride arrives on horse2024-05-21 14:50
Woke DC mayor takes her 142024-05-21 14:42
World's greatest ever bull rider reveals the heartwarming reason he bought the beast that sling2024-05-21 14:37
Jodie Turner2024-05-21 14:37
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas2024-05-21 14:34
Boat collision in Canada leaves 3 dead and 5 injured, Ontario police say2024-05-21 14:31
Brady Singer strikes out nine, Royals defeat A's 82024-05-21 14:28
Bohm and Harper lead the streaking Phillies to a sweep of the Nationals with 112024-05-21 13:20
Election 2024: Biden and Trump bypassed the Commission on Presidential Debates2024-05-21 12:40
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday2024-05-21 12:32
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers2024-05-21 14:46
Soriano's career2024-05-21 14:26
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 5/17/20242024-05-21 14:23
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket2024-05-21 14:08
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad2024-05-21 13:52
Man United finishes outside the European spots despite winning last game in Premier League2024-05-21 13:45
Wood scores 2 as Nottingham Forest ensures Premier League survival by beating Burnley2024-05-21 13:28
Keller pitches 6 effective innings as the Pirates edge the Cubs 32024-05-21 12:46
Election 2024: Biden and Trump bypassed the Commission on Presidential Debates2024-05-21 12:46
Wave of electoral violence in southern Mexico claims 14 lives in matter of days2024-05-21 12:26