TOKYO, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. military in Japan will resume use of its Osprey planes Monday afternoon, less than a week since a major accident occurred in the south, reported local media Monday morning.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft belonging to the Futenma base in the city of Ginowan made a water crash-landing off southern Okinawa prefecture on Dec.13, injuring two of the five crew members aboard.
Following the accident, Japan asked the U.S. military to suspend its Osprey flights in Okinawa until the cause of the accident is known and safety is ensured.
The U.S. military said the aircraft has no problem.
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