Incident SkyRanger R60 , Friday 23 August 2024
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Date:Friday 23 August 2024
Time:14:20
Type:SkyRanger R60
Owner/operator:Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Kamifurano town, Hokkaido -   Japan
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Kamifurano Maneuver Area
Destination airport:Kamifurano Maneuver Area
Narrative:
A UAV operated by 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Bridge, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was missing after loss of radio contact during a training flight at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Kamifurano town, Hokkaido. The lost UAV was found 15:30 LT next day at 30 meters apart from the Maneuver Area. The rotor blade(s) were damaged.

Sources:

https://www.uhb.jp/news/single.html?id=44871
https://nordot.app/1200041893247452092
https://www.htb.co.jp/news/archives_27736.html

Revision history:

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25-Aug-2024 14:31 isamuel Added

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