Officials On Crash Of 2 SH-60K Helicopters In Japan: FDRs Show No Technical Faults

Summary Mitsubiishi SH-60K helicopters crash during Japanese Navy training, causing one death & seven missing crew members. Flight data recorders show no mechanical failure, pointing to human error as the likely cause of the crash. SH-60K variant of the SH-60 Seahawk improves upon previous models with new systems and capabilities. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, i.e., the Japanese Navy, experienced a significant tragedy over the weekend: on Saturday, April 20, 2024, two of its Mitsubishi SH-60K helicopters crashed in an apparent midair collision during a nighttime training exercise over the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo. One crew member is confirmed…