Osprey accident To the document inspection without identifying the person Coast Guard September 24 12:23
Three years ago, an American transport aircraft Osprey wrecked off Nago City in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard remained unable to identify the soldiers it was piloting because it was unable to obtain the cooperation of the US military. We have decided to send documents in the near future on suspicion of violating the Aviation Hazards Act.
Three years ago in the shallows of Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, the Osprey at the US Army Futenma Base was severely damaged. We have compiled a report that the accident led to an accident.
In order to further elucidate the cause of the accident, the Japan Coast Guard conducted investigations such as examining the traces of contact remaining in the shallows and analyzing the previous flight route, and clarified the name and affiliation of the pilot to the US military. Requested to listen to any circumstances.
However, under the Japan-US Status Agreement, the investigation of incidents and accidents that occurred during the civil service of American soldiers requires the consent of the US side, and there is no response to this request .
The Japan Coast Guard determined that pilot misoperation was the cause of the accident based on a report from the US Army, assuming that it would not be possible to obtain further cooperation in less than three months until its aging, and was operating. As for the soldiers who had not been able to identify the person, we decided to send documents soon after suspicion of violating the Air Hazards Act.