JASDF F-15’s Landing Gear Collapses on Landing at Naha Airport

Japanese F-15 mishap closes runway, disrupts flights at Okinawa airport

An equipment failure on a Japanese fighter jet, an F-15J Eagle, caused a closure at one of the Naha Airport runways for several hours delaying more than 40 commercial flights.

JASDF F-15’s Landing Gear Collapses on Landing at Naha Airport

The main landing gear of a JASDF F-15 collapsed during landing, causing the aircraft to slide on the runway and turn 180 degrees as it slowed down. An F-15 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force appears to have suffered a left main landing collapse while landing at Naha Airport on Aug. 18, 2026. The jet tilted, sliding on the runway while leaning on the left wingtip and external fuel tank, before turning 180 degrees as it slowed down and stopped fa…

SDF aircraft stuck on runway at Japan's Naha airport, malfunction suspected

SDF aircraft stuck on runway at Japan's Naha airport, malfunction suspected

Japan fighter jet blocks Okinawa airport runway after landing gear breaks

A runway was closed for hours at Naha Airport in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday after a Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jet became immobilized following landing, according to the transport ministry.

Immobilised Japan fighter jet leads to runway closure at Okinawa airport

A runway was closed at Naha Airport in the southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday after a Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jet became immobilized following landing, according to the transport ministry.

Japan F-15 Fighter Jet Sparks and Smokes During Landing at Naha Airport

نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet appeared to suffer a landing-gear malfunction while attempting to land at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan. Video: Japan F-15 Fighter Jet Sparks and Smokes During Landing at Naha Airport https://t.co/THRtLlTAee pic.twitter.com/gQiVDD2UHH— Cedar News (@cedar_news) August 18, 2026 Video footage broa…