What happened
During a scheduled liaison mission, an unidentified aircraft encountered technical difficulties while operating near the coast of Okinawa. Due to these ongoing mechanical complications, the crew decided to perform an emergency ditching in the waters located a few kilometers from the shoreline.
Following the impact with the water, all 22 occupants were successfully evacuated and rescued from the scene without loss of life. However, the aircraft subsequently sank into the ocean and is currently considered lost.
Findings
- The decision to ditch was prompted by technical problems encountered during the flight phase.