Overview
- The helicopter departed the Aso Cuddly Dominion tourist facility in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Contact was lost just after 11:00 a.m. on January 20 near the summit area of Mount Aso.
- Officials said about three people, including the pilot, were believed to be on board.
- Authorities have not disclosed the helicopter's condition or the status of those on board.
- Initial information comes from the Kumamoto Aso Wide Administrative Union Fire Department, with further details pending.