Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Japan grounds its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Washington — Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly and hit the ground while trying to take off. The V-22 was taking part in the joint U.S. military exercise Keen Sword and carrying 16 passengers, including three U.S. service members. During takeoff it “became unstable as it swayed from side to side, and the left wing, the lower part…

Japan grounds V-22 Osprey fleet after flight incident

The aircraft resumed flight operations earlier this year, but the Osprey’s use remains controversial particularly in Okinawa, where residents have questioned its safety record.

Japan grounds its V-22 Osprey fleet again

Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after the wing of one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft hit the ground during an attempted take off.

Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

WASHINGTON (AP) — Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft

Japanese military stops V-22 Osprey flights after unexpected ground contact incident

Japanese military stops V-22 Osprey flights after unexpected ground contact incidentA V-22 Osprey hit ground during take-off at joint US-Japan military exercise last week. Japanese officials grounded their entire Osprey fleet after this technical problem

Japanese V-22 Osprey Suffers Partial Damage During Take-Off; No Injuries but Tokyo Grounds Tilt-Rotors

The V-22 was taking part in a MEDEVAC/CASEVAC scenario as part of exercise Keen Sword. It lost balance and swung from side to side when it attempted to take off from Camp Yonaguni, resulting in the left engine’s nacelle striking the ground. Within days of an investigation revealing deficient manufacturing and negligent quality control in […] The post Japanese V-22 Osprey Suffers Partial Damage During Take-Off; No Injuries but Tokyo Grounds Tilt-…