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U.S. Osprey makes emergency landing at Iwate airport
IWATE PREFECTURE, JAPAN, JUL 24 – The pilot requested an emergency landing after a technical glitch; the aircraft landed safely with no injuries, amid ongoing safety concerns involving the Osprey, officials said.
- A U.S. military CV-22 Osprey made an emergency landing on July 24, 2025, at Iwate Hanamaki Airport in northern Japan due to a technical glitch.
- This landing followed a July 18 emergency landing of another Osprey at Odate-Noshiro Airport in Akita Prefecture amid a series of incidents involving the aircraft.
- Both landings were precautionary, caused by mechanical issues, and officials reported no injuries, no medical assistance requested, and no impact on civilian flights.
- The U.S. military grounded its Osprey fleet worldwide after an Osprey crash off southern Japan in November 2023 killed all eight aboard, leading to Japanese defense personnel studying the latest incidents.
- Akita Prefecture requested faster notifications and explanations of future Osprey landings from the U.S. Air Force, reflecting continued local concern over the aircraft's safety record.
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