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USNS Red Cloud, 35km east of Kadena Air Base (DNA/RODN) -
Japan
Phase:
Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:
Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
USNS Red Cloud
Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative: The UH-60 (reported by some to be a UH-60M of the 160 SOAF) crashed on the deck of a ship in the Pacific ocean, off shore of Nago city and Uruma city, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. All 17 occupants were rescued, seven injured. It is reported that the helicopter attempted to land on Military Sealift Command vessel USNS Red Cloud, but failed. The registration of the accident UH-60 is not reported, however, the figure '63' can be seen on the left side rear door widow in TV news videos.