# japan plane crash

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

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’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

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

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

F-35A crash: Japan’s defense minister addresses security concerns, procurement plans » Japan's defense minister was asked about the possibility of China or Russia attempting to salvage the crashed F-35 from the seafloor, among other issues related to the Joint Strike Fighter. Defensenews.com

F-35 Pilot Killed in April Crash May Have Ignored Aircraft Instruments: Selva » Selva said that the F-35A pilot who was killed in an April crash may not have listened to what his aircraft was telling him. Military.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 fighter jet crashes into waters off South Korea » The pilot of the US military plane, the latest to crash in the Asia Pacific region, has been rescued. Aljazeera.com