Fatal Osprey Crash Prompts US Military to Ground Fleet

The U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft following a crash off the coast of Japan that killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members. Investigators suspect a materiel failure, prompting the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force to halt flights while the investigation proceeds. Boeing and Bell, the manufacturers of the aircraft, are ready to provide support if requested. The CV-22, the Air Force's Special Operations variant of the Osprey, is under scrutiny due to previous accidents. The cause of the recent crash is still unknown.