Authorities in Kumamoto Prefecture resumed search and rescue efforts on Wednesday after wreckage was discovered on a slope inside a volcanic crater on Mount Aso. The sightseeing helicopter, carrying two passengers from Taiwan and a 64‑year‑old Japanese pilot, went missing on Tuesday. Police stated they cannot yet confirm whether the wreckage belongs to the missing aircraft, though examination of the body and registration number suggests it is highly likely. Operations continue in the area as investigators work to clarify the circumstances of the crash.

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