Tokyo:
A fuel tank of a Japanese fighter fell to the ground just before it finished a training flight and landed at its base, authorities said.
The empty fuel tank of the F-15 fighter of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force fell near the Komatsu base in Ishikawa prefecture on Friday morning just before the plane finished its training flight and landed, reported Xinhua.
There has been no report of injuries or damage to property on the ground.
The fuel tank, which weighs 155 kg, fell at around 8.45 a.m., said Kyodo news citing officials.
Parts of the fuel tank were scattered over some 10 locations, said firefighters.
The fuel tank that fell to the ground had been slung under the aircraft's left wing.