force s okinawaki. a hose from a refueling plane was severed and hit its planes. the pilot had to choose whether to return to base or perform an emergency landing. the pilot decided that making controlled decent into the water would be safer. >> translator: such an incident should never have taken place. i can't live here as long as the situation continues. >> the mayor of onaga inspected the coast near the accident. >> translator: i've long before opposed to the deployment of the osprey aircraft and my anxieties have now become a reality. people here cannot feel safe. >>> the u.s. military began deploying the aircraft at the base in 2012. a total of 24 are now deployed there. this is the first time an osprey has had a major accident in japan. >> translator: the incident is truly outrageous. i've summoned senior national government officials. i'll strongly convey the views of the people of okinawa. >> the prime minister says the accident is regrettable. >> translator: i think the first priority is insuring the safety of the osprey. >> nickelson was asked by a repo