June 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. Air Force F-15C fighter jet crashed into the sea near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday morning, but the pilot was able to safely eject, officials said.
"A Kadena F-15C Eagle crashed in the water south of Okinawa," the Kadena Air Force Base said in a tweet. "The pilot successfully ejected and was safely recovered by Search and Rescue teams."