# airplane crash japan

Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific, pilot still missing » Search and rescue teams found wreckage from a crashed Japanese F-35 stealth fighter in the Pacific Ocean close to northern Japan, and are scouring the waters for the missing pilot, authorities said on Wednesday. Reuters.com

Japan’s Air Force: Pilot Error Caused F-35A Crash » Pilot vertigo rather than a mechanical problem was the cause of the crash in April, according to a JASDF investigative report. Thediplomat.com

U.S. F-16 crashes into sea off South Korea after in-flight problem » The plane crashed into the sea after it experienced 'an in-flight emergency over the Yellow Sea.” The pilot ejected the jet and is in good condition. Japantimes.co.jp

Japan blames spatial disorientation for F-35 crash » There were no indications of mechanical or other issues with the Lockheed Martin-made aircraft Defensenews.com

F-15 Crash Highlights Japan’s Aging Aircraft » The incident casts a shadow on the pace of Japan’s F-15 upgrade program. Thediplomat.com

Divers Recover 7th of 8 Crewmen Killed in U.S. Osprey Crash » Navy divers recovered the remains of a seventh crew member, the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command said. Time.com

Japan F-35 fighter crash: Pilot suffered 'spatial disorientation' | CNN » The sudden crash of a Japanese F-35 stealth fighter into the Pacific Ocean in April this year was likely caused by the “spatial disorientation” of its pilot, the country’s defense minister said Monday. Cnn.com

US military aircraft crashes off coast of Japan » The Osprey aircraft has a troubled history, with a string of fatal crashes over recent years. Aljazeera.com

Marine Corps finds flaws in investigation of deadly 2018 F/A-18 crash off coast of Japan » A Marine Corps review board has found several flaws in the investigation of a December 2018 midair collision off the coast of Japan that killed six Marines. Marinecorpstimes.com