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New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Japanese military trainer with two on board, crashes
TOKYO: A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after take-off with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. "A T-4 training aircraft that belongs to the Air Self-Defence Force crashed at 3.08pm (0608 GMT) after radar lost [it] near a lake... after taking off at Komaki Air Base," in central Japan, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters. Nakatani said two people were on board, without revealing their identities. "We don't know what caused the aircraft to crash, but we will continue to do our utmost to save lives," he said, adding that the military has been carrying out search operations. An aircraft part was found near the scene, but it was unclear whether it was from the crashed plane, Nakatani said. The T-4 seats two and is a "domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft... used for all basic flight courses", according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city, north of Nagoya. "There is no sight of the plane yet. We've been told that an aerial survey by an Aichi region helicopter found a spot where oil was floating on the surface of the lake," local fire department official Hajime Nakamura told AFP. Aerial footage of the lake broadcast by NHK showed an oil sheen on its surface, dotted with what appeared to be various pieces of debris. Jiji Press said the local municipality had reported no damage to houses in the area.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on board
TOKYO: A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after take-off with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. "A T-4 training aircraft that belongs to the Air Self-Defence Force crashed at 3.08pm (0608 GMT) after radar lost [it] near a lake... after taking off at Komaki Air Base," in central Japan, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters. Nakatani said two people were on board, without revealing their identities. "We don't know what caused the aircraft to crash, but we will continue to do our utmost to save lives," he said, adding that the military has been carrying out search operations. An aircraft part was found near the scene, but it was unclear whether it was from the crashed plane, Nakatani said. The T-4 seats two and is a "domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft... used for all basic flight courses", according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city, north of Nagoya. "There is no sight of the plane yet. We've been told that an aerial survey by an Aichi region helicopter found a spot where oil was floating on the surface of the lake," local fire department official Hajime Nakamura told AFP. Aerial footage of the lake broadcast by NHK showed an oil sheen on its surface, dotted with what appeared to be various pieces of debris. Jiji Press said the local municipality had reported no damage to houses in the area.
Business Recorder
14-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
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. 'A T-4 training aircraft that belongs to the Air Self-Defense Force crashed at 3:08 pm (0608 GMT) after radar lost (it) near a lake… after taking off at Komaki Air Base' in central Japan, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters. Nakatani said two people were on board, without revealing their identity. 'We don't know what caused the aircraft to crash, but we will continue to do our utmost to save lives,' he said, adding that the military has been carrying out search operations. An aircraft part was found near the scene, but it was unclear whether it was from the crashed plane, Nakatani said. US aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan The T-4 seats two and is a 'domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft… used for all basic flight courses', according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city north of Nagoya. 'There is no sight of the plane yet. We've been told that an aerial survey by an Aichi region helicopter found a spot where oil was floating on the surface of the lake,' local fire department official Hajime Nakamura told AFP. Aerial footage of the lake broadcast by NHK showed an oil sheen on its surface, dotted with what appeared to be various pieces of debris. Jiji Press said the local municipality had said there had been no damage to houses in the area.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Japanese military training plane crashes with two on board
The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city north of Nagoya. PHOTO: AFP TOKYO - A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after take-off with two people on board, the authorities said on May 14. 'A T-4 training aircraft that belongs to the Air Self-Defence Force crashed at 3.08pm after radar lost (it) near a lake... after taking off at Komaki Air Base' in central Japan, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters. Mr Nakatani said two people were on board, without revealing their identities. 'We don't know what caused the aircraft to crash, but we will continue to do our utmost to save lives,' he said, adding that the military has been carrying out search operations. An aircraft part was found near the scene, but it was unclear whether it was from the crashed plane, Mr Nakatani said. The T-4 seats two and is a 'domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft... used for all basic flight courses', according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city north of Nagoya. 'There is no sight of the plane yet. We've been told that an aerial survey by an Aichi region helicopter found a spot where oil was floating on the surface of the lake,' local fire department official Hajime Nakamura told AFP. Aerial footage of the lake broadcast by NHK showed an oil sheen on its surface, dotted with what appeared to be various pieces of debris. Jiji Press said the local municipality had said there had been no damage to houses in the area. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
14-05-2025
- General
- The Star
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-Defence Force crashed at 3.08pm (0608 GMT) after radar lost (it) near a lake... after taking off at Komaki Air Base" in central Japan, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told reporters. Nakatani said two people were on board, without revealing their identity. "We don't know what caused the aircraft to crash, but we will continue to do our utmost to save lives," he said, adding that the military has been carrying out search operations. An aircraft part was found near the scene, but it was unclear whether it was from the crashed plane, Nakatani said. The T-4 seats two and is a "domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft... used for all basic flight courses", according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was flying around Lake Iruka near Inuyama city north of Nagoya. "There is no sight of the plane yet. We've been told that an aerial survey by an Aichi region helicopter found a spot where oil was floating on the surface of the lake," local fire department official Hajime Nakamura told AFP. Aerial footage of the lake broadcast by NHK showed an oil sheen on its surface, dotted with what appeared to be various pieces of debris. Jiji Press said the local municipality had said there had been no damage to houses in the area. - AFP
