US EditionJapan searches for two missing crew members after training jet crash
- A T-4 training aircraft of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force crashed near Lake Iruka in Aichi Prefecture on May 14 shortly after taking off from Komaki Air Base.
- The crash followed the loss of radar contact at 3:08 pm, prompting rescue operations by Self-Defense Forces, police, and fire officials amidst confirmed good weather and visibility.
- Two high-ranking members of the Self-Defense Forces, holding the ranks of captain and first lieutenant and stationed at Nyutabaru Air Base, were on board the flight; officials have yet to confirm their condition or determine what caused the crash.
- Aerial surveys discovered an oil sheen and debris on the lake's surface, while an aircraft part was found nearby but its origin remains unclear according to Defense Minister Gen Nakatani.
- The incident adds to recent SDF aircraft accidents, leading the ASDF to suspend flights of about 200 T-4 jets and raising concerns about safety and the need for thorough investigation.
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ASDF Training Jet Crashes: What Is Causing So Many Incidents to Occur?
Another serious incident involving the Self-Defense Forces has occurred. In addition to making every possible effort to rescue the crew members aboard the training plane that crashed, it is necessary to hasten the investigation into the cause of the incident.
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Japanese military training plane crashes with two on board
TOKYO: A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after takeoff with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday (May 14). "A T-4 training aircraft that belongs to the Air Self-Defense Force crashed at 3:08 pm (2.08pm, Singapore time) after radar lost (it) near a lake ... af
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