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JASDF F-15’s Landing Gear Collapses on Landing at Naha Airport

Multiple fire vehicles responded after the jet dragged its wing and smoke rose from the aircraft, while one runway stayed open for commercial flights.

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The main landing gear of a JASDF F-15 collapsed during landing, causing the aircraft to slide on the runway and turn 180 degrees as it slowed down. An F-15 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force appears to have suffered a left main landing collapse while landing at Naha Airport on Aug. 18, 2026. The jet tilted, sliding on the runway while leaning on the left wingtip and external fuel tank, before turning 180 degrees as it slowed down and stopped fa…

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At Naha International Airport in Okinawa, Japan, F-15 fighter aircraft was damaged during landing and the aircraft blocked one of the airfield runways due to a failure of the chassis.

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Defence Blog broke the news in United States on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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