MC-130J aircraft observed at low altitude after sixth U.S. military parachute drop training of 2021
Just past 10:10 a.m. on May 4 in the sky over the Tsuken Jima Training Area in Uruma City, soldiers perform parachute drop training from an MC-130J special operations aircraft.
May 5, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
On May 4, the US miltary conducted parachute drop training over the water in Tsuken Jima Training Area in Uruma City, Okinawa. This is the sixth time this year that training was conducted in this water training area. Starting at just past 10:10 a.m., soldiers parachuted from an MC-130J special operations aircraft that is stationed at Kadena Air Base. It appears supplies were also dropped. After the drop, soldiers rode in boats on standby on the water and then landed at the U.S. military’s White Beach.
After the soldiers performed drop training, the MC-130J aircraft was observed flying at a low altitude in the air over Tsuken Jima. It is possible that the aircraft flew at as low an altitude as 500 feet (approximately 150 meters). According to eyewitness testimony, after that, it seems that the aircraft flew at a low altitude in the skies over the Kerama Islands and Amami Oshima. Parachute drop training has been being conducted at the Tsuken Jima Training Area since March 12. As it stands, in terms of how often parachute drop training is conducted, there is a risk that this year will surpass the annual maximum (11 times). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued aviation information (a notice to airmen) prior to the training. The Okinawa prefectural government asked the Okinawa Defense Bureau (ODB) to work to suspend this training. The Uruma City Council made a visit to the ODB in February to submit a written opinion asking for the ODB to act to have drop training no longer take place.
(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)
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