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38 minutes ago
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US Osprey makes emergency landing in Japan, officials say
TOKYO - -A U.S. CV-22 Osprey made what Japanese officials called an emergency landing Thursday at Hanamaki Airport in northeastern Japan, about 300 miles north of Tokyo. Airport officials say the tilt-rotor aircraft touched down safely after reporting a mechanical issue mid-flight. The U.S. Air Force said the craft made a "precautionary landing" during a flight from Misawa Air Base to its home base, Yokota Air Base. No injuries were reported. Operations for commercial flights continued as normal. Video from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows the aircraft taxiing to the apron where uniformed personnel could be seen on top of the aircraft, near the center, inspecting the aircraft. Japan's Defense Ministry says it has dispatched staff to the site and is in contact with U.S. forces. MORE: Pentagon to lift grounding order on V-22 Osprey, 3 months after deadly crash The landing came six days after another U.S. Osprey set down in Akita Prefecture for a safety inspection, according to Japanese officials. That aircraft remained on the ground for over seven hours. A U.S. military public affairs officer described the Thursday incident as a "precautionary landing." The V-22 Osprey has been involved in several incidents in recent years, including a crash off Yakushima, in southern Japan, in 2023 that killed eight and grounded the fleet for months. MORE: 4 US Marines killed in Osprey aircraft crash during training in Norway Cullen Drenkhahn, a 1st lieutenant serving as a public affairs advisor for the 353d Special Operations Wing Kadena AB, told ABC News, "I can confirm a U.S. CV-22 Osprey conducted a precautionary landing today at Iwate Hanamaki Airport at 9:45 a.m." "The landing was executed safely and in accordance with policies. An assessment is ongoing to gather additional information. No injuries or damages occurred. There were no interruptions to airport operations," Drenkhahn said. "The aircraft is assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing and was flying from Misawa Air Base to its home base, Yokota Air Base. He added, "No further information at this time. the safety of our pilots and aircrew, as well as the men and women of Japan is our foremost priority."
40 minutes ago
- General
US Osprey makes emergency landing in Japan, officials say
TOKYO - -A U.S. CV-22 Osprey made what Japanese officials called an emergency landing Thursday at Hanamaki Airport in northeastern Japan, about 300 miles north of Tokyo. Airport officials say the tilt-rotor aircraft touched down safely after reporting a mechanical issue mid-flight. The U.S. Air Force said the craft made a "precautionary landing" during a flight from Misawa Air Base to its home base, Yokota Air Base. No injuries were reported. Operations for commercial flights continued as normal. Video from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows the aircraft taxiing to the apron where uniformed personnel could be seen on top of the aircraft, near the center, inspecting the aircraft. Japan's Defense Ministry says it has dispatched staff to the site and is in contact with U.S. forces. The landing came six days after another U.S. Osprey set down in Akita Prefecture for a safety inspection, according to Japanese officials. That aircraft remained on the ground for over seven hours. A U.S. military public affairs officer described the Thursday incident as a "precautionary landing." The V-22 Osprey has been involved in several incidents in recent years, including a crash off Yakushima, in southern Japan, in 2023 that killed eight and grounded the fleet for months. Cullen Drenkhahn, a 1st lieutenant serving as a public affairs advisor for the 353d Special Operations Wing Kadena AB, told ABC News, "I can confirm a U.S. CV-22 Osprey conducted a precautionary landing today at Iwate Hanamaki Airport at 9:45 a.m." "The landing was executed safely and in accordance with policies. An assessment is ongoing to gather additional information. No injuries or damages occurred. There were no interruptions to airport operations," Drenkhahn said. "The aircraft is assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing and was flying from Misawa Air Base to its home base, Yokota Air Base. He added, "No further information at this time. the safety of our pilots and aircrew, as well as the men and women of Japan is our foremost priority."
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Life-risking efforts of a duo save drowning osprey in heart-touching video: ‘Great rescue'
In an unforgettable act of bravery, a man and a woman jumped into deep water to rescue a drowning osprey, and the emotional moment was all caught on camera. The man comforted the drowning osprey before a woman helped bring it to shore.(@jessicasalmons8/TikTok) The video was originally shared on TikTok by Jessica Salmons and was later reposted on X(formerly Twitter) by Falconry Finance. In the video, the bird is seen struggling to stay afloat in a lake. Without thinking twice, the man dives into the water and swims quickly toward the osprey. Despite the clear risks, he carefully guides the bird back to safety. Ospreys are very strong birds that usually hunt fish near lakes or rivers. It's rare to see one so helpless, and even rarer to see someone take such a bold step to help. The rescue: In the video, the man is seen jumping into the water after spotting the drowning osprey. At first, the bird appears scared and tries to move away, but the man stays calm and gentle. He slowly reaches out, comforts the frightened bird, and carefully lifts it. When the bird struggles to climb onto the boat, a woman also jumps into the water to help. She gently takes the bird from the man and swims with it to the shore. X users were moved by how calm and gentle the duo remained, even while dealing with a wild animal in a dangerous situation. Check out the video here: Internet reacts with joy: The viral video was shared on July 22, 2025, and since then, it has gained more than 7.5 million views and numerous comments. One of the users, @Ride4Truth, commented, 'I am so invested now. Please tell me the Osprey made it.' Another user, @TheFav_orite, commented, 'In a world that's filled with AI and fake scripted entertainment, I could watch hours of this, and I think others would agree.' X users were deeply moved by the video, flooding the comments with praise for the duo's bravery and compassion.
3 hours ago
- General
U.S. Osprey Makes Precautionary Landing at Iwate Airport
News from Japan Society Jul 24, 2025 19:02 (JST) Morioka, Iwate Pref., July 24 (Jiji Press)--A U.S. Osprey military transport aircraft made a precautionary landing at Iwate Hanamaki Airport in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate at around 9:50 a.m. Thursday after a warning lamp went on, according to the Defense Ministry's Tohoku regional bureau. No injuries or civilian air traffic disruptions were reported in the wake of the landing. The CV-22 Osprey transporter is based in the U.S. military's Yokota Air Base in Tokyo. According to the Iwate prefectural government, the transport ministry's branch at the airport informed the airport office of the landing shortly beforehand. On Friday, a U.S. Osprey landed without prior notice at Odate-Noshiro Airport in the city of Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, west of Iwate. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Leaders
5 hours ago
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- Leaders
Glitch Forces US Osprey to Make Emergency Landing in Japan
A US Osprey military aircraft made an emergency landing on Thursday in northern Japan, marking the latest in a series of mishaps involving the controversial tilt-rotor plane. The pilot contacted Hanamaki Airport in Iwate Prefecture, reporting a technical glitch that necessitated the emergency landing, according to an airport official who spoke with AFP. Safe Landing and Response Fortunately, the aircraft landed without incident, and the crew did not request emergency medical assistance. Officials from US Forces Japan were unavailable for immediate comment regarding the situation. Television footage from Hanamaki Airport showed several uniformed US military personnel standing outside the parked aircraft. Additionally, national broadcaster NHK aired a video of the Osprey making a vertical landing at the airport. The Hanamaki airport official confirmed that the incident did not disrupt airport operations. Ospreys have the unique capability to take off and land vertically like helicopters while rotating their propellers to fly like planes. However, the aircraft has faced scrutiny due to its history of accidents and deadly crashes. History of Accidents In 2023, an Osprey crash off southern Japan resulted in the tragic loss of all eight people on board. This fatal incident prompted the US military to ground the aircraft worldwide, raising concerns about its safety. In response to the latest emergency landing, regional Japanese military personnel are heading to Hanamaki to investigate the situation further, as confirmed by a defense official speaking to AFP. As the investigation unfolds, the safety of the Osprey remains a pressing concern for both US and Japanese military officials. Short link : Post Views: 20 Related Stories
