US and Japanese Forces to Resume Osprey Flights in Japan Following Fatal Crash

US and Japanese Forces to Resume Osprey Flights in Japan Following Fatal Crash

The U.S. and Japanese militaries will resume flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash in southern Japan last November, officials said Wednesday. The Osprey aircraft, which can take off like a helicopter and then fly like an airplane, has had a troubled history, including numerous crashes. … Read more

1 Dead, 7 Missing After US Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off SW Japan

1 Dead, 7 Missing After US Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off SW Japan

In a tragic accident, a Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) with eight people on board crashed into waters off Kagoshima prefecture in southwestern Japan on November 29. The Japanese Ministry of Defense said on November 30 that one crew member has been confirmed dead and seven others are still missing. … Read more