Japanese military helicopter with 10 people on board crashed into the sea

An Air Force helicopter crashed into the sea in Japan. There were four crew members and six passengers on board. Survivors are being sought.

The Black Hawk helicopter disappeared from the radar in the evening near the island of Miyako in southern Japan. Wreckage found in the sea.

Prime Minister Kishida said the Ministry of Defense was also involved in the search. “We are doing our best to save lives”

The plane disappeared from radar an hour after takeoff, half an hour before its scheduled landing, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.

Black Hawk Fatal Accidents

There have been two fatal accidents involving Black Hawk helicopters in recent weeks. Nine people were killed when two helicopters collided in Kentucky last week.

Last month, two National Guard pilots were killed in an accident near a freeway in Alabama.

Source: NOS

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