Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force SH-60K helicopters crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a nighttime anti-submarine training exercise near Torishima in the Izu Islands. The incident, involving eight crew members, resulted in one confirmed death and seven missing. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara noted a high probability that the helicopters collided. The U.S. Government has offered assistance in the ongoing search and rescue operations. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during nighttime training in a possible collision, leaving one dead while rescuers on Sunday searched for seven others missing, the defense minister said. https://t.co/LJ0hiKyiV5
The two Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol helicopters that crashed into the sea on Saturday were participating in a nighttime submarine detection drill, and other such accidents have occurred in the past. https://t.co/hFAmgihrZ7
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Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying 8 crew members, have crashed during nighttime training. Here's what we know about the accident so far: https://t.co/gVdCHpvLE7
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As the search continues for seven missing crew members of two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters that crashed into waters hundreds of kilometers south of Tokyo, defense officials say there was no indication of aircraft issues. https://t.co/jyQ4r6oM11
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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, the country's defense minister said Sunday. https://t.co/kABcJtHzd8
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Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during nighttime training in a possible collision, leaving one dead while rescuers on Sunday searched for seven others missing, the defense minister said. https://t.co/dJ9jlPPY60
Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise. The two SH-60 patrol helicopters were conducting anti-submarine exercises near Torishima in the Izu island group off the southern coast of central Japan https://t.co/WOVdtRmVXm https://t.co/vk2N9SYaee
Two Japanese military helicopters crashed into the Pacific Ocean, killing at least one crew member. Seven others are still missing, officials say. https://t.co/0hfBskQ1eC
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At least one dead, seven missing after two MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands. https://t.co/CJ5zwVdDJQ
Two Japanese maritime self-defence forces (SDF) helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, local media reported. https://t.co/cyzeIGO4Kd
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#Japan: A soldier died and seven are missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed in the south of Tokyo. Officials believe that the two choppers collided with each other before plunging into the Pacific Ocean. Defence Minister, Minoru Kihara said that the two SH-60…
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Two Japanese navy helicopters have crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a night-time training flight after a possible mid-air collision, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/jVETdkdCRE
🇯🇵⚡ Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defense minister said on Sunday. The two SH-60 patrol helicopters were… https://t.co/BP5wwkwvE6
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a training flight after possibly colliding with each other, authorities said, leaving one person dead and triggering a search for the others. https://t.co/m8A6ZDBSLV
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Two MSDF helicopters crashed late Saturday during nighttime training near the Izu Islands, killing at least one crew member and leaving seven missing, with the two aircraft believed to have collided. https://t.co/MUIanSRKhR
#Watch | One crew member has been confirmed dead after two Japanese military helicopters crashed, Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said. Seven other Self Defence Force members remain unaccounted for after the two SH-60K patrol helicopters lost contact east of #Torishima,… https://t.co/M2D54Sknr5
At least one dead, seven missing after two MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands https://t.co/jJTjBs1NZY
One dead and seven missing after Japan navy helicopter crash The two twin-engine helicopters are believed to have collided with one another during the incident which occurred south of Tokyo @AlannahFrancis1 reports https://t.co/gRjlhNQQwB
A Yomiuri Shimbun aircraft flew over the site of the incident where two MSDF helicopters lost communication and may have collided. https://t.co/H3wexm3Q2C
2 #Japanese Navy helicopters crashed in the Pacific Ocean during training, leaving 1 dead and 7 missing Two SH-60K helicopters of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, near the Izu Islands, during a nighttime… https://t.co/VFzj8KS7Tm
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One dead, several missing as Japanese navy helicopters 'likely' collide and crash in Pacific Ocean https://t.co/WOY3pBtomh
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing https://t.co/Yj2JdgQPx7
🇯🇵 RECOVERY MISSION ONGOING IN JAPAN NAVY CRASH OVER PACIFIC One crewman has been confirmed dead, and seven others are still missing after the crash during a night-time military exercise. Searches are ongoing, and the cause of the crash remains undetermined. Source: BBC https://t.co/KAoLEbExJP https://t.co/gW6EzYjwrU
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One died and seven people are missing after an accident overnight in which two #Japanese military helicopters apparently collided before crashing into the sea, officials say. https://t.co/d7EJ6n8hHp
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Two Japanese military helicopters have crashed into the Pacific Ocean with one crew member confirmed dead and seven others still missing. https://t.co/0hfBskQ1eC
Updated: Two Japan SDF choppers crash in Pacific, one dead, seven missing Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force suspended all training involving SH-60K helicopters, according to Adm. Ryo Sakai, chief of staff of the MSDF. https://t.co/jYDidgn7VV
One person was killed and seven others are missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed into the Pacific during an exercise, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced today. These are reconnaissance helicopters SH-60K. The cause of the incident has not yet…
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, the country's Defence Minister said. https://t.co/EEHT6eszdL
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 Japanese Navy Helicopters Crash In Pacific Ocean; Search Ops Underway https://t.co/bTaCkWjRjc
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#Japan | One crew member was killed and seven are missing after two Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force helicopters crashed during a drill in the Pacific late Saturday.
One dead, 7 missing after 2 Japanese navy choppers crash in Pacific https://t.co/0YTLDzlx2v
Two helicopters of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have crashed over the sea east of Torishima of the Izu Islands, and one person on board has been confirmed dead, the country's defense minister said on Sunday. #XinhuaNews https://t.co/zNNVvZ069x
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a night-time training exercise, and rescuers were searching for the missing, Japan’s defense minister said. https://t.co/LJ0hiKyiV5
UPDATE: Japan SDF choppers crash during drill leaving 1 dead, 7 missing https://t.co/gaBERxN9xg
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Two MSDF helicopters disappear during a drill off Torishima Island in the Izu Island chain, leaving one person dead and seven others on board missing. https://t.co/Yj2JdgQPx7
Seven crew members were missing Sunday after an apparent accident overnight involving two Japanese military helicopters off the coast, local media reported. #Japan #helicopter https://t.co/cVoSnY9zcj
Two MSDF helicopters crashed late Saturday during nighttime training off the Izu Islands, the Defense Ministry said, leaving at least one crew member dead and seven missing. https://t.co/nAJSE2MDmj
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Two Japanese maritime self-defense force helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, local media reported. https://t.co/os0wmQ09A2
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One crew member died and seven were missing after two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed in the Pacific Ocean https://t.co/hCZrfopYq6
The Japanese army confirms that 7 people are missing after two military helicopters crashed
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ALERT: Seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crash https://t.co/8xNXJLnWeZ
🚨🇯🇵 2 JAPANESE NAVY HELICOPTERS CARRYING 8 CREW BELIEVED CRASHED IN PACIFIC Defense Minister Minoru Kihara: “We believe the helicopters have crashed.” The two SH-60K choppers belonging to the Maritime Self Defense Force and carrying four crew each lost contact late Saturday… https://t.co/wrAv7nmvhZ
7 Missing After 2 Japanese Military Helicopters Crash: Report https://t.co/P7vN2FxgI2
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a night-time training exercise, and rescuers were searching for the missing. https://t.co/2ueBK5smIW
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The U.S. Government has offered assistance in the search and rescue of the two Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces helicopters that crashed near Torishima earlier this morning. We will stand together, side by side, with our friend and ally, Japan. My thoughts are with the crew…
Two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters appear to have crashed late Saturday during nighttime training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean, the Defense Ministry said, with seven crew members missing. https://t.co/n4ile0bTdd
Japan’s Defense Minister said two Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters are believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during nighttime training. https://t.co/96tafObqUW https://t.co/vwQ7JNgnRI
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2 MSDF helicopters carrying 8 crew apparently crash in Pacific, Defense Ministry says: Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members were believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a night-time… https://t.co/NsSoCEzKIh #japannews #japantoday
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Japan: MSDF Helicopters Missing Near Torishima, Izu Islands With 8 On Board https://t.co/me0i70oxf7
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during night-time training. Via @AP https://t.co/k3PS5wYoAn
2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says https://t.co/NP8f42ot5C
Japan Defense Ministry says 2 navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed to have crashed in the Pacific during training, reports AP
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