In Japan’s Ehime Prefecture, two U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jets made an emergency landing at Matsuyama Airport due to running out of fuel. The incident occurred at 12:05 PM local time, with no reported injuries, though a passenger plane experienced a landing delay.
Incident Details
The two U.S. F-35 fighter jets were forced to land at Matsuyama Airport after running low on fuel. Authorities confirmed that there were no accidents or casualties during the landing. However, airport operations were affected, causing a delay in the arrival of a passenger aircraft.
Investigation Launched
Japanese authorities have announced an investigation into the incident. The U.S. Air Force and Japan’s Ministry of Defense are examining the details of the fuel issue that led to the emergency landing. Additionally, officials are assessing how this incident might impact future flight operations.
Matsuyama Airport officials stated that operations have returned to normal and that the incident did not cause significant disruptions to air traffic.
© AeroHaber.com
Aviation News and Defense Industry news published on our website cannot be used without proper attribution.
