Fighter Sweep
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
  • Air Force
  • Navy
  • Spec Ops
  • Expert Analysis
  • Careers
  • Photos
Home Previous Post Next Post
Follow @fightersweep

Marine Corps States MV-22B Osprey Crash into the Water Last December Result of Pilot Error

September 15, 2017 Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales mv-22 osprey okinawa crash
FighterSweep Staff No Comments Marine Corps, Military Aviation, News, Photos, Video

In December 2016 a US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crashed into shallow waters when one of the aircraft’s propellers hit a refueling basket during a training mission off the coast of Okinawa. Now the Marine Corps has released a statement that the incident was the result of pilot error.

Corps officials said the investigation determined that pilot error caused the crash, but Corps officials have not released a copy of the investigation despite a pending Freedom of Information Act Request by Marine Corps Times.

“This was a regrettable incident but one that could have been much worse without the quick reaction of the crew and the support of our Okinawan and Air Force partners,” Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, III MEF commander, said in a news release. “We will continue safe flight operations of the MV-22 and all of our aircraft in support of our alliance with Japan.” – Marine Corp Times

Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales mv-22 osprey okinawa crash

Featured image of A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey taking flight after a static display presented by Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to South Korean marines and sailors at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Rosales

Related Posts

  • These Marines and Airmen Are Celebrating Aviation Culture in Las VegasThese Marines and Airmen Are Celebrating Aviation Culture in Las Vegas
  • CH-53K ‘King Stallion’ Helicopter Delivered to US Marine CorpsCH-53K ‘King Stallion’ Helicopter Delivered to US Marine Corps
  • ‘No Shot? No Move!’ Says the Air Force to Anyone Who Hasn’t Received the Vaccine‘No Shot? No Move!’ Says the Air Force to Anyone Who Hasn’t Received the Vaccine
  • 16 Military and Tactical Expressions That Confuse Civilians16 Military and Tactical Expressions That Confuse Civilians
  • The Air Force is buying new F-15s and the Navy plans to spend $40 million on even older fightersThe Air Force is buying new F-15s and the Navy plans to spend $40 million on even older fighters

Find Us on Facebook

FighterSweep.com

Sign Up
for the Newsletter

What’s Hot

  • abandoned-f-14-f-4
    May 14, 2017

    Abandoned US Military F-14 and F-4 Found in a Field. Anyone Know How They Got There?

  • September 4, 2019

    Photo Gallery: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

  • blue-angels-reporter-blacks-out-passes-out
    December 5, 2017

    Watch: News Reporter Blacks Out on Ride with US Navy Blue Angels

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Twitter

Recent Comments

  • pak152 " the team came up with what the Brits dubbed as Mustang, powered by a [...]
  • P K Polish AF never has and never will operate Su-27, An-26 aircraft has been out [...]
  • bnarfhyde The best book is also great. have a [...]
  • TerrorTrike ive never survived this long with such a clumsy FL- cG.866B.CO/NC6155hc
  • D4rksupeme yessss truck kunnnnnnnn i needddd you m.866E.CO/vC6155H

© Copyright 2023 SOFREP Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers
 

Loading Comments...