2 Japanese navy SH-60K helicopters collided during nighttime training near Torishima island, killing all 8 on board, due to inadequate crew instructions and lack of communication.
A Japanese navy report revealed that the fatal crash of two SH-60K reconnaissance helicopters in April was caused by inadequate instructions to the crew, leading to a lack of communication and insufficient lookout. The helicopters collided during nighttime anti-submarine training near Torishima island, resulting in the death of all eight people on board. The absence of collision avoidance maneuvers indicated that both helicopters miscalculated the distance between them.
July 09, 2024
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