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F-2A Fighter Jet Crashes in Pacific, Pilot Rescued

8/8/2025

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A Japanese F-2A fighter jet tragically went down in the Pacific Ocean near Ibaraki Prefecture during a training exercise on August 7. Thankfully, the pilot managed to eject and was rescued, emerging in stable condition. In light of this incident and a string of recent accidents, the Air Self-Defense Force has grounded all F-2 aircraft for a thorough investigation.

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A Japanese F-2A fighter jet tragically went down in the Pacific Ocean near Ibaraki Prefecture during a training exercise on August 7. Thankfully, the pilot managed to eject and was rescued, emerging in stable condition. In light of this incident and a string of recent accidents, the Air Self-Defense Force has grounded all F-2 aircraft for a thorough investigation.