Current location:World Watchers news portal > business
1 dead, 7 missing after 2 Japan MSDF helicopters crash near Izu Islands
World Watchers news portal2024-05-21 12:55:39【business】8People have gathered around
IntroductionOne 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.
Address of this article:http://pitcairnislands.downmusic.org/news-25e299684.html
Very good!(3)
Related articles
- Adams, Reyna, Turner, Ream are US concerns ahead of Copa America
- Beijing 2022 flag bearer trains volunteers for 31st FISU University Games
- Israeli airstrikes in S. Lebanon kill Hezbollah fighter, injure 2 civilians
- Nina Dobrev and boyfriend Shaun White are loved
- Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
- Palestinian new gov't sworn in
- China rolls out tasks to foster improved online environment
- 'Lanting' cultural salon in Auckland celebrates Chinese calligraphy, traditions
- Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
- Xi extends condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow concert hall terror attack
Popular articles
Recommended
Ricky Stenhouse punching Kyle Busch could lead to suspension
OPEC chief stresses energy cooperation with China
China rolls out tasks to foster improved online environment
Xi extends condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow concert hall terror attack
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Vegas, US tour and more signings: Wrexham has plenty of fun and work ahead after latest promotion
Israel prepared for Iranian retaliation in coordination with US: Military chief
Tuning in to Beijing's charms
Links
- Nature's the star at The Datai resort in Malaysia. But... beware the monkeys raiding the minibar!
- The legal battle over the abortion pill has reached the Supreme Court. Here's what to know.
- American couple try a Toby Carvery for the first time
- Millions of transparent blob
- I'm a former royal butler
- Disney fanatic SLAMS park's insane price hikes
- Why isn't it a more popular holiday destination? TikToker praises THIS spot for being 'literally jam
- Fascinating map reveals the WORST reviewed three
- Holiday firm On The Beach takes to social media to fire back at 'abusive, snobby and fat
- Singapore