Osprey Aircraft Crash in Japan

A deadly Osprey aircraft crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot's decision to continue flying despite warnings. The crash killed eight Air Force members and led to a military-wide grounding of the fleet.

Resumption of Osprey Aircraft Flights in Japan

The U.S. and Japanese militaries are resuming flights of Osprey aircraft in Japan after completing necessary maintenance and training following a fatal crash in November. The crash was caused by a part problem, not a faulty Osprey design. Safety measures have been added to prevent similar incidents.

Pentagon lifting ban on V-22 Osprey flights

The Pentagon will lift the ban on flights by the grounded V-22 Osprey next week following a high-level meeting where Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin endorsed the military services' plans for a safe return to operations. The Osprey has been grounded for almost three months following crashes in Japan and Australia that are still under investigation.