The air force of the United States lost the aircraft McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, which crashed due to a technical defect during exercise in the waters near the island of Okinawa (it is reported from 80 to 120 km south of Okinawa). The Pilot successfully ejected, while the suffered a leg fracture. From the sea he was rescued by helicopter of Japanese air self-defense forces.
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As the cause of the accident was determined by the error of piloting, when he had the pilot perform the maneuver with a negative congestion in consequence, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The machine belonged to 44. fighter squadron, 18. wing and participated in practice duels with Lockheed Martin / Boeing F-22A Raptor from 525. fighter squadron.
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