{"id":2131083,"date":"2023-12-21T17:43:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-committee-to-investigate-safety-of-osprey-aircraft\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T17:44:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:44:38","slug":"house-oversight-committee-to-investigate-safety-of-osprey-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-oversight-committee-to-investigate-safety-of-osprey-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"House Oversight Committee to Probe Osprey Aircraft Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/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%2Fhouse-oversight-committee-to-investigate-safety-of-osprey-aircraft%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=2131083&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The United States\u2019 V-22 Osprey, a multi-mission, tiltrotor\u200c military aircraft with both \u2063vertical takeoff and landing, flies during a joint demonstration as \u2062part of the NATO Trident Juncture 2018 exercise in Byneset near Trondheim, Norway, October 30, 2018.\u2064 (Photo by \u200dJONATHAN NACKSTRAND\/AFP \u2064via Getty\u200d Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/taylor-tinsley\">Taylor Tinsley<\/a><br \/>2:35 PM \u2013 Thursday, December 21, 2023<\/p>\n<h2>The House Oversight\u2064 Committee Calls for Transparency and Accountability in V-22 Osprey Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>The House Oversight Committee is urging the Pentagon to provide\u200d more information regarding the safety and performance of the military&#8217;s \u200cV-22 Osprey\u200c aircraft.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>In a letter \u200bto Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday, Representative James Comer \u2064(R-Ky.) \u200dexpressed \u2063concerns about the long-term reliability of the aircraft and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt is \u200dcrucial for the safety\u200b of our servicemembers to\u2063 ensure transparency, accountability, and a thorough understanding of the steps [the] DOD is taking to mitigate any further mechanical risk,\u201d \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/oversight.house.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Osprey-Letter-122123.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the letter read<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The investigation comes in\u200c the wake of a tragic \u2064incident on November 29<sup>th<\/sup>, where eight service members lost their lives in an Osprey crash off the \u200ccoast of Japan.<\/p>\n<p>While seven of the airmen&#8217;s bodies have been recovered, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-examining-reports-of-heart-inflammation-in-young-males-after-covid-19-shot\/\" title=\"CDC Examining Reports Of Heart Inflammation In Young Males After COVID-19 Shot\">preliminary findings suggest<\/a> a mechanical error as the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, the V-22 Joint\u200b Program Office grounded the entire Osprey fleet to address safety concerns and \u2063mitigate risks.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s concerning\u2063 is that since 1992, over 60 service members and \u2064passengers have died in Osprey crashes, with\u200d the majority of fatalities occurring during training exercises rather than combat operations.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Comer also highlighted the significant investment made by American taxpayers, with the\u200d Department of Defense\u2064 purchasing over 450 \u2064Ospreys at a cost of approximately $120 million per unit.<\/p>\n<p>The committee \u200chas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bombshell-fauci-allegedly-visited-cia-offices-to-influence-covid-19-origins-investigation-house-report\/\" title=\"Fauci Reportedly Visited CIA to Influence COVID-19 Origins Probe - Bombshell House Report\">requested relevant documents<\/a> and information regarding the program&#8217;s safety \u2063and performance by January 4<sup>th<\/sup>, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Stay\u200d informed! 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This raises concerns about the effectiveness and safety\u200d of the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The V-22\u200b Osprey is a unique military aircraft that \u200ccombines the capabilities of a\u2062 helicopter and an airplane. Its rotors can tilt, allowing it to take off and land\u2064 vertically \u2062like a \u200bhelicopter and fly horizontally like\u200d an\u2063 airplane. This versatility makes it \u2063a valuable\u2064 asset\u2063 for various military missions, including troop transport, search and rescue, and special \u200doperations.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Osprey has faced controversy and criticism\u200b since \u2063its development.\u2063 The aircraft has \u200cbeen involved in \u2062several high-profile crashes, raising questions about\u200c its reliability and safety. The latest incident off the coast\u2063 of Japan only further amplifies these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In his letter to Defense \u2063Secretary Lloyd Austin, Representative Comer emphasizes \u2064the importance of transparency \u200cand accountability in the\u2064 investigation\u2062 of the Osprey \u200dcrash. It is essential to understand the\u200d mechanical failures that led to the incident and to take necessary\u2062 measures \u200dto prevent \u2062such tragedies in the\u2064 future. The \u2063safety of our servicemembers should always be a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>The grounding of the \u200dOsprey fleet by the V-22 Joint Program Office\u2063 demonstrates a proactive approach to address safety concerns and mitigate\u200b risks. However, it is crucial not to overlook\u2064 the \u2062long-term reliability of the aircraft. The \u2062Osprey has a history of \u2063mechanical issues, and it \u200bis imperative to thoroughly investigate and rectify these\u200c problems to \u2064ensure\u2064 the\u2062 safety of those who rely on the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u2063 significant investment\u200c made \u200bby American taxpayers in the\u200b Osprey program underscores the need for accountability. \u200dThe Department of Defense\u2064 has spent billions of\u200d dollars on over 450 Ospreys, and it\u200c is \u200bessential to ensure that this investment\u2063 is justified. The safety and performance of the Osprey should be closely scrutinized \u200cto evaluate its effectiveness in meeting\u200c military objectives.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the House \u200cOversight Committee&#8217;s call for transparency and accountability in the \u200bV-22 Osprey \u2062investigation is commendable. The safety of\u200d our\u2063 servicemembers is \u2062of utmost importance,\u2063 and\u200b thorough investigations and necessary actions \u200dmust be taken to\u2063 address any mechanical risks. The\u200d Osprey&#8217;s history of accidents and the significant investment made by taxpayers demand\u2064 a\u200d comprehensive \u2064evaluation of the aircraft&#8217;s\u2064 safety and effectiveness. Only through transparency \u2063and accountability can we ascertain the reliability and value of the V-22 Osprey in our military operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US V-22 Osprey, a versatile military aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, was showcased during a joint demonstration at the NATO Trident Juncture 2018 exercise in Byneset, Norway. The event took place on October 30, 2018. 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