Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) stated on Monday, July 22nd, that they have located the wreckage of two missing SH-60K patrol helicopters..A search began on July 15th to locate the missing SH-60K helicopters that carried eight JMSDF members. .The helicopters crashed around Torishima Island, part of the Izu island chain, around 372 miles (600 km) south of Tokyo in late April. .A report issued by the JMSDF was located at a depth of 19,680 feet (6,000 meters) deep and was identified based on serial numbers, along with other distinguishing details. .One member onboard was declared dead soon after the crash, with the other seven being declared dead in June. A JMSDF report found that the pilots failed to keep a proper lookout, misjudged the distance, and did not take evasive measures to avoid collision.
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) stated on Monday, July 22nd, that they have located the wreckage of two missing SH-60K patrol helicopters..A search began on July 15th to locate the missing SH-60K helicopters that carried eight JMSDF members. .The helicopters crashed around Torishima Island, part of the Izu island chain, around 372 miles (600 km) south of Tokyo in late April. .A report issued by the JMSDF was located at a depth of 19,680 feet (6,000 meters) deep and was identified based on serial numbers, along with other distinguishing details. .One member onboard was declared dead soon after the crash, with the other seven being declared dead in June. A JMSDF report found that the pilots failed to keep a proper lookout, misjudged the distance, and did not take evasive measures to avoid collision.
