Chofu

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    U.S. Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Tokyo

    A U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing at Chofu Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on February 29th.

    Authorities said the pilot of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois aircraft, belonging to the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, declared emergency due to an engine warning light. The helicopter was on a routine local flight at the time.

    The aircraft landed safely. All nine people aboard remained unhurt.

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    3 Dead after Plane Crashed in Tokyo Suburb

    FireA five-seater plane crashed into a residential area of Chofu, near Tokyo, Japan, on July 26.

    The plane went down after it had departed from Chofu airport. Authorities said the crash set several houses and cars ablaze.

    Three people, including 2 occupants of the plane and a female resident, lost their lives in the crash. At least 2 other people sustained injuries.

    The cause of crash is not clear at the moment.