TOKYO — A medical transport helicopter fell into the ocean in southwestern Japan, killing the affected person and two different individuals, the Japan coast guard mentioned.
The pilot, Hiroshi Hamada, 66; Kazuto Yoshitake, a helicopter mechanic and a 28-year-old nurse, Sakura Kunitake, have been rescued by the coast guard after they have been discovered within the waters clinging to inflatable lifesavers. The three suffered hypothermia however have been aware, an official with the coast guard instructed The Related Press, talking on situation of anonymity in step with laws.
Yoshitake’s first title was initially given with a unique spelling, however the coast guard corrected it later.
The our bodies of medical physician, Kei Arakawa, 34; Mitsuki Motoishi, 86, the affected person, and her caretaker Kazuyoshi Motoishi, 68, have been later recovered by a Japan Air Self-Protection Power helicopter.
The coast guard deployed two planes and three ships to the realm as a part of the rescue operation.
The helicopter was heading to a hospital in Fukuoka from an airport in Nagasaki prefecture when it crashed, in line with the coast guard.
The reason for the accident stays underneath investigation, the coast guard mentioned Monday.
