America
Japan urges US to confirm flight safety after Osprey aircraft crash
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/migrated218119resize_1701351136_1711299990.png)
Tokyo, Nov 30
Japan has urged the US to confirm the safety of its Osprey military aircraft, after one crashed into the sea, killing at least one person onboard, Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said on Thursday.
"The occurrence of such an accident causes great anxiety to the people of the region," Kihara said in Parliament.
"And we are requesting the US side to conduct flights of Ospreys deployed in Japan after these flights are confirmed to be safe."
Japan's Ground Self-Defence Force, which has a V-22 Osprey fleet, will suspend its own Osprey flights for the time being, senior Defence Ministry official Taro Yamato told the parliamentary hearing.
A US Osprey military transport aircraft based in Japan crashed in waters off the country's southwestern island of Yakushima on Wednesday.
One unconscious person was found in the sea and later declared dead, according to the Japan Coast Guard.
The cause of the crash and the status of the seven others on board were not immediately known, Coast Guard spokesperson Kazuo Ogawa said.
The Japan Coast Guard and others are continuing search and rescue operations.
The US Air Force said that the CV-22 tilt-rotor transport aircraft involved in a "mishap" while carrying out a routine training had eight airmen on board.
The Japan Coast Guard had initially said eight crew were aboard the crashed Osprey before revising the number down to six and then back to eight.
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722046590.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
16 minutes ago
Dr. Usha Somasundaran Passes Away
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722027106.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
5 hours ago
We can no longer afford to view ourselves as isolated islands: Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Interview)
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722022765.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
6 hours ago
Paris Olympics: Lady Gaga sets stage on fire as rain lashes Opening Ceremony
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722022687.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
6 hours ago
Paris Olympics: PM Modi extends his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Games commence
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722022624.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
6 hours ago
Paris Olympic: Team GB complains about food in Athletes Village
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1722022056.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
7 hours ago
Trump receives Netanyahu, wife at Mar-a-Lago
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721997421.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
13 hours ago
India Stands by Its Ties with Russia, Defends Freedom of Choice Amid US Criticism
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721997156.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
13 hours ago
New Jersey Man Faces Terrorism Charges in Salman Rushdie Attempted Murder Case
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721996134.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
14 hours ago
Indian Man Receives 12-Year US Prison Sentence for Criminal Activity
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721995502.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
14 hours ago
US: Kamala Harris Condemns Flag Burning During Netanyahu's Congress Address
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721994984.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
14 hours ago
Indian American Congressman Rep. Thanedar Named Ranking Member of Two House Subcommittees
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721994643.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
14 hours ago
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris for Presidential Race
![](https://cdn.indialife.us/featured-image/image_1721990319.png?width=80&height=70&aspect_ratio=8:7)
15 hours ago
Sexual crimes can't be quashed but 'peaceful family life' humanitarian ground if accused marries victim: Kerala HC