Published 13 days ago

2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says

Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a nighttime training flight after possibly colliding with each other.
One crew member who had been recovered from the waters was later pronounced dead, while rescuers searched for seven others who were still missing.
The cause of the crash is believed to be a collision between the two SH-60K choppers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force near Torishima Island.

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BBC News

Japan navy helicopters: Crew missing after deadly Pacific crash

Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said a thorough search is under way for those missing in the Pacific.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Japan navy helicopters crash, leaving one dead and seven missing

Defence minister says possibility of a collision between the two helicopters is being analysedOne person was dead and seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed after possibly colliding while out to sea, officials said.A spokesperson for Japan’s self-defence force said the crash took place late on Saturday and one person was recovered and later confirmed dead. Continue reading...

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Two Japanese navy helicopters crash during training; one dead, seven missing

The two SH-60K choppers from the Maritime Self Defense Force were carrying four crew each and lost contact late Saturday near Torishima island

13 days ago·India

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CTV News

2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says

The two SH-60K helicopters, carrying four crew each, lost contact late Saturday near Torishima island in the Pacific south of Tokyo. Japan's defence minister says they likely crashed into the ocean.

13 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

One dead and seven missing as two Japanese navy helicopters crash

Officials believe it is ‘highly likely’ that the two choppers collided with each other before crashing into the water

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

7 Missing After 2 Japanese Military Helicopters Crash: Report

Seven crew members were missing Sunday after an apparent accident overnight involving two Japanese military helicopters off the coast, local media reported.

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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