• A Japanese military T-4 training plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
• Two personnel were on board, identities not yet revealed.
• Authorities are conducting search operations around Lake Iruka.
• No damage to local properties has been reported.
• An aerial survey detected oil on the lake's surface, likely from the crash.

A Japanese military training plane crashed shortly after taking off from Komaki Air Base in central Japan, with two individuals on board. The incident occurred at 3:08 PM local time near Lake Iruka, according to Defence Minister Gen Nakatani. The identities of the personnel are still undisclosed, but search operations are underway to locate them, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, which remains unknown, according to SCMP.

The T-4 training aircraft, known for being "domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable," is utilized for basic flight courses within the Air Self-Defense Force. It was lost from radar shortly after takeoff, prompting immediate search efforts. Local fire department official Hajime Nakamura noted that an aerial survey by a helicopter found a spot where oil left a sheen on the lake's surface, suggesting possible wreckage in the vicinity, as reported by India Times and Channel News Asia.

Authorities have found parts of an aircraft near the crash site, although it has not yet been confirmed if they belong to the T-4 training plane. Despite the unfolding situation, no damage has been reported to nearby houses, providing some reassurance to the local community, according to India Times, Channel News Asia, and SCMP.