On Wednesday, November 29, the US military aircraft V-22 Osprey crashed, which fell into the sea in the west of the country. The aircraft was on board with eight persons.
According to fishermen who have witnessed the accident, three people have already been found, but their condition remains unknown. The coastal security started rescue operations, sending patrol boats and planes to the incident.
The accident occurred near the airfield of the island, where another V-22 Ospray aircraft was successfully landed on the same day. According to the witnesses, the screw caught fire with the left engine during a fall.
The V-22 Osprey aircraft is used by the US Maritime, the US Navy and Japan's self-defense forces. This screw can perform the functions of both the helicopter and a stationary aircraft.
It is important to note that the deployment of V-22 osprey aircraft in Japan was controversial. Critics express indignation because of his preliminary tendency to accidents, while US military and Japanese authorities claim that this type of aircraft is safe.
