US Navy helicopter crash-lands in Japan rice padi, media says
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The US military blamed the incident on engine trouble but has not provided further explanation.
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TOKYO – A US military helicopter crash-landed in a rice padi south-west of Tokyo with no injuries on Aug 3, national broadcaster NHK reported.
There was no damage from the crash before 11am local time (10am in Singapore) in Kanagawa prefecture, neighbouring the capital, NHK said. The helicopter, which had a crew of 12 and had navy markings, took off again about an hour and 40 minutes later.
The US military blamed the incident on engine trouble but has not provided further explanation, the broadcaster said.
Calls to the US Navy in Japan seeking comment were not answered. REUTERS
