Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Ground Ospreys Amid Safety Concerns
TL;DR Summary
Three U.S. lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to ground the V-22 Osprey fleet due to safety concerns highlighted by an AP investigation. The Osprey, which operates like both a helicopter and an airplane, has been involved in over 21 major accidents, with design flaws cited as a contributing factor. Despite recent restrictions following a deadly crash in Japan, pilots value the aircraft's unique capabilities and are resistant to grounding. The Pentagon has yet to respond to the lawmakers' request for a halt in operations until safety issues are resolved.
- Lawmakers press Pentagon to re-ground Ospreys over safety issues Military Times
- Mass. senators call on Pentagon to ground Osprey after flames spotted under plane's engine WCVB Boston
- Osprey ferrying White House staff in New York grounded due to safety issue, witness reports flames The Associated Press
- The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it Ap.org
- Steel Company Tied to Deadly Air Force Osprey Crash Faced Defective Parts Lawsuit in 2001 Military.com
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
1 min
vs 2 min read
Condensed
77%
385 → 89 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Military Times