Two American F-16 fighter jets made an emergency landing at Miyako-Shimojishima Airport in southern Japan. It has been reported Kyodo.
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, an engine failure occurred in one of the planes 60 km away from Miyako island. No casualties were reported. When the Japanese news agency reporter arrived at the airport, the US military was already repairing the plane and the fuel tank had been removed.
Previously reportedAn F-15 fighter jet skidded off the runway in Japan.
According to media reports, the incident occurred at the Nyutabaru airbase of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in Miyazaki Prefecture. It was reported that the warplane was on alert due to the foreign aircraft and was preparing to take off. However, the takeoff was canceled as the plane skidded onto the grass. The Ministry of National Defense is investigating the causes of the incident.