U.S. military helicopter accident three years ago Documents sent without being able to identify the soldier who operated
Three years ago, in an accident where a large U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing in Higashi Village, Okinawa Prefecture, and burned, police were unable to identify the person who was operating the soldier because he could not obtain the cooperation of the U.S. military. Documents were sent on suspicion of violating the Dangerous Act Punishment Law.
In October 2017, a large US military helicopter made an emergency landing on a private meadow in the Takae area of Higashi Village and burned.
No one was injured in this accident.
Under the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement, the investigation of incidents and accidents caused by U.S. soldiers during their official duties requires the consent of the U.S. side, and police will reveal to the army the names and affiliations of the soldiers who were operating I was looking for things like that.
However, according to investigators, no military cooperation has been obtained so far.
For this reason, police today sent documents to the soldiers who were maneuvering on suspicion of violating the Aviation Dangerous Act Punishment Act without being able to identify the person.