MSDF chopper crash leaves eight dead; wreckage found on seabed

In an effort to recover the remains of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol helicopters that collided and crashed off a remote Tokyo island in April, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology’s Deep Tow unmanned deep-sea survey probe has made a significant discovery.

The main part of one of the helicopters involved in the tragic accident has been found on the seabed, matching the number of the crashed aircraft. The unmanned probe also located an object believed to be the body of the other helicopter, with further investigation currently underway to confirm its details.

This discovery brings hope to the families of the victims and sheds light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the crash. The Defense Ministry assigned the search mission to the Deep Tow probe, ultimately leading to this breakthrough in the investigation.

As efforts continue to uncover the truth behind the collision, the importance of advanced technology in deep-sea exploration becomes increasingly evident. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of this critical search mission.