Overview

• A US V-22 Osprey made an emergency landing at Odate-Noshiro Airport in Kitaakita City on July 18 after onboard systems reported an unspecified anomaly.
• The precautionary maneuver occurred at approximately 3:35 p.m. JST to avert any potential in-flight danger.
• Akita Prefectural Government and airport management confirmed there were no injuries and no impact on civilian flight operations.
• The aircraft is held on the tarmac with no departure scheduled as the Ministry of Defense’s Tōhoku Defense Bureau conducts detailed inspections.
• The tiltrotor’s deployment reflects ongoing US-Japan military cooperation and follows heightened local scrutiny over Osprey safety procedures.