TOKYO, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) F2 fighter jet crashed on Thursday off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture in eastern Japan during a training exercise, with the lone pilot rescued after escaping from the aircraft.
The pilot ejected from the jet at around 12:35 p.m. local time and was not in a life-threatening condition after being rescued, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the ASDF.
The ASDF is confirming further details of the accident. ■
