{"id":2118808,"date":"2023-12-07T15:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-grounds-entire-fleet-of-advanced-osprey-aircraft-after-deadly-mishap\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:33:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:33:57","slug":"us-military-grounds-entire-fleet-of-advanced-osprey-aircraft-after-deadly-mishap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-grounds-entire-fleet-of-advanced-osprey-aircraft-after-deadly-mishap\/","title":{"rendered":"US Military halts all Advanced Osprey aircraft operations following fatal incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-military-grounds-entire-fleet-of-advanced-osprey-aircraft-after-deadly-mishap%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118808&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>US Military Grounds Entire Fleet of\u200b Advanced \u200dOsprey Aircraft After Deadly\u200b &#8216;Mishap&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Air\u200d Force, Navy, and Marine \u2064Corps have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-nashville-bomber-driven-in-part-by-paranoia-eccentric-conspiracy-theories\/\" title=\"FBI: Nashville Bomber \u2018Driven In Part\u2019 By Paranoia, \u2018Eccentric Conspiracy Theories\u2019\">temporarily grounded<\/a> their fleets of \u2063V-22 Ospreys following a tragic crash in\u2062 Japan that claimed the lives of eight crew members.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 decision to\u2064 ground \u2063the aircraft was announced by Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of Air \u200bForce Special Operations Command, who ordered the standdown \u200cwhile investigations into \u2064the \u2063crash near Yakushima Island are conducted.<\/p>\n<p>The grounding of the Ospreys will \u200callow for\u2064 a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash and make\u200b any necessary \u2064recommendations to ensure the \u2064safety of the fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Naval Air\u2063 Systems\u200c Command, responsible for Navy \u2064and Marine Ospreys, has also followed suit and implemented a grounding bulletin\u2063 for all V-22 Osprey \u200bvariants.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary investigations suggest that\u2062 the crash was not caused \u2063by pilot error,\u200d but rather a potential materiel failure. Additional risk mitigation controls will be put in place to ensure the safety of service\u2063 members.<\/p>\n<p>The grounding will affect a significant number \u200cof Ospreys, with 400 belonging to the Marines, 51 to \u2063the Air Force, and 27 to the \u2063Navy.<\/p>\n<h3>Successful Osprey Landings<\/h3>\n<p>Below \u200bare some clips of successful Osprey landings:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Great footage of an Osprey landing on the deck \u2064of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HMSQNLZ?\">@HMSQNLZ<\/a>. This \u200bpast week we\u2019ve \u200cbeen \u200cworking with our allies in the Philippine Sea in a\u2064 clear show\u200d of unity and commitment to a\u2063 free &#038;\u2064 open\u2062 Indo-Pacific. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xavOBIt2pn\">pic.twitter.com\/xavOBIt2pn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ambassador Jane Hartley (@USAmbUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USAmbUK\/status\/1445737328907980806?\">October 6, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">10-hour day at work! Cool that some Ospreys \u2063came flyin\u200c in as well! I am thankful for all \u2064of my followers!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZPQfZREhGP\">pic.twitter.com\/ZPQfZREhGP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lisa Morelli (@lisamorelli56) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lisamorelli56\/status\/1639510378697854977?\">March 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ospreys have faced \u2064grounding in\u200d the past due to technical issues, such as incidents of \u200d&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aircraft-crash-that-killed-five-marines-occurred-due-to-catastrophic-mechanical-failure\/\" title=\"Five Marines died in an aircraft crash caused by a severe mechanical failure.\">hard clutch engagement<\/a>\u2062 during flight.&#8221; The Marines have been dealing with this issue since 2010, and in February, multiple branches grounded V-22\u2063 fleets due to \u200dhard \u2063clutch \u2064issues.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-military-grounds-entire-fleet-advanced-osprey-aircraft-deadly-mishap\/\">US Military Grounds Entire Fleet of Advanced Osprey \u200dAircraft After Deadly &#8216;Mishap&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u2064 Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the\u200c reasons for the \u2063controversy surrounding the V-22 Osprey&#8217;s safety record?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Reports suggest that the Osprey experienced \u200ba &#8220;mishap&#8221; during a training exercise, resulting in the tragic loss of eight lives. The exact details of the incident have not been released, and it is important to await the findings of a thorough investigation before drawing any conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>The V-22 Osprey has been a subject of controversy since its development.\u2064 Its unique tiltrotor design\u2064 allows it to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but also enables it to fly like an airplane, providing increased speed and range. Although praised\u200b for its versatility and capability, the Osprey \u200chas faced criticism\u200c for its safety record over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Since \u2062its first deployment in 2007, the Osprey has been involved in a number of accidents, raising concerns about its operational reliability. The decision \u200bto ground the entire fleet of\u2063 Ospreys is a prudent measure taken by the U.S. military to prioritize the safety and well-being of its personnel.<\/p>\n<p>By grounding the Ospreys, the military will be able to\u2062 conduct a comprehensive investigation into the crash and identify any potential issues or flaws. This \u200dinvestigation will not \u200conly determine the cause of the mishap but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-randomly-makes-up-story-about-being-born-in-same-hospital-his-grandfather-died-at-weeks-prior\/\" title=\"Biden Randomly Makes Up Story About Being Born in Same Hospital His Grandfather Died at Weeks Prior\">provide valuable insights<\/a> into the overall safety \u200dof the Osprey fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Once the investigation is completed, any necessary recommendations or modifications will be made to ensure the future safety of the Osprey fleet. Safety \u200bshould always \u200bbe\u2064 the top priority, \u2064and the U.S. military is committed to addressing any concerns or weaknesses in its \u2062aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting\u2063 that the grounding of the Osprey fleet is a temporary measure, \u200band it\u200d is expected that the aircraft will return to service once the investigation is concluded and any necessary steps \u200care taken to address safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062the meantime, alternative aircraft will be used to fill the operational gap created by the\u200d grounding. This ensures that military operations and missions can continue while the Osprey fleet remains temporarily grounded.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic incident in Japan serves as a reminder of the risks and sacrifices that our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senior-citizens-military-being-hit-with-food-insecurity\/\" title=\"Senior Citizens, Military Being Hit With Food Insecurity\">military personnel face<\/a> \u2063on \u200da daily basis. It is important that we honor the memory of those who lost their lives and support \u200btheir families during\u200c this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into the\u200b Osprey crash progresses, it is crucial that we remain patient and trust in the military&#8217;s commitment to the safety of its personnel. The findings of the investigation will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boys-school-coalition-to-host-training-with-transgender-activist-group\/\" title=\"Boys School Coalition to Train with Transgender Activist Group\">provide valuable lessons<\/a> and insights that\u200c can\u2062 be applied to improve the safety and reliability of not only\u200b the Osprey but all military aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decision to ground the entire fleet of Osprey aircraft is a necessary and responsible\u2063 action\u2063 taken by the U.S. military following a tragic mishap in Japan. Through a thorough investigation, the cause of the crash will be determined, and any \u200cnecessary measures will be taken\u200b to ensure the\u2064 safety of\u200c the fleet moving forward. The temporary grounding represents the military&#8217;s commitment \u200dto prioritizing the safety and well-being of its personnel, and it is a reminder of \u2064the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The V-22 Osprey fleets of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps were grounded following a fatal crash in Japan that claimed the lives of eight crew members. Air Force Special Operations Command announced the Air Force&#8217;s decision through a news release. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander, issued the order<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2051,"featured_media":2118809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2051"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}