Japanese fighter jet crashes during training exercise, pilot rescued VIDEO

A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan during a routine training exercise.

The aircraft, which was operating out of Hyakuri Air Base, went down shortly after takeoff during offshore training, Caliber.Az reports via Japanese media.

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The sole pilot onboard managed to eject safely and was rescued. Authorities confirmed that the pilot’s injuries are not life-threatening.

The JASDF has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Further details have not yet been released.

By Sabina Mammadli