US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft after fatal crash off coast of Japan
The US military grounded all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters after a crash off the coast of Japan led to the death of eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members. An investigation suggests a material failure, not crew error, as the cause of the accident. This decision also affects the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps who use these aircrafts. The Osprey, a hybrid aircraft, has a history of fatal accidents, raising safety concerns. The grounding will remain in place until the underlying cause of the accident is determined and recommendations are made for safe operations. Japan, which also uses Osprey aircraft, has requested the US share safety information.
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