Confusion in reports, some say an aircraft, other’s a helicopter, which presumably could also mean an MV-22.
https://news.sky.com/story/us-navy-h...cific-11138416
The US Navy has said an aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers has crashed into the Pacific. The 7th fleet, based in Japan, said a search and rescue operation was under way.
"A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa," a statement from the Navy said. "Personnel recovery is under way and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff. The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which is currently operating in the Philippine Sea. USS Ronald Reagan is conducting search and rescue operations. The cause of the crash is not known at this time."
It was operating in the Philippine Sea when the crash happened at 2.45pm local time (approximately 5.45am GMT).
Names are being withheld before next of kin can be informed.....