A U.S. F-22 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Japan Due to Malfunction
Source: Global Times
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On the 13th, reporters from the General Station learned from Japanese sources that around 10:20 local time on the 11th, a U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. Firefighters and maintenance personnel conducted an inspection for about 20 minutes before towing the aircraft to the parking area. It is reported that the aircraft experienced a malfunction. (General Station Reporter Lin Bohan)
Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
Emergency landing due to malfunction
Location
Kadena Air Base · Okinawa · Japan
Unit
U.S. Air Force
Time
November 11, 10:20 AM local time
Equipment
F-22 fighter jet
Summary
A U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, on November 11 at 10:20 AM local time due to a malfunction. Fire and maintenance personnel conducted a 20-minute inspection before towing the aircraft to the parking area.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter jet made an emergency landing due to a malfunction.
- The incident occurred at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
- Fire and maintenance personnel inspected the aircraft for about 20 minutes before towing it to the parking area.