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ASDF jet crashes off east Japan, lone pilot rescued

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07/08/2025

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07/08/2025

ASDF jet crashes off east Japan, lone pilot rescued

TOKYO, Aug 7,  (Xinhua): A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) F2 fighter jet crashed on Thursday off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan during a training exercise, with the lone pilot rescued after escaping from the aircraft.

The pilot ejected from the jet at around 12:35 p.m. local time and was not in a life-threatening condition after being rescued, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the ASDF. The ASDF is confirming further details of the accident.