Tragic Osprey Crash Claims Lives of 8 Airmen

The U.S. Air Force has identified all eight airmen who were declared dead after a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan. The search and rescue operation transitioned to a recovery effort, with six bodies recovered so far. The identified airmen include a direct support operator, a flight surgeon, pilots, flight engineers, and a medical operations flight chief. This incident marks the deadliest USAF aviation accident since 2018 and the deadliest-ever CV-22 accident. The Osprey, known for its tilt-rotor design, has had a checkered safety history. A thorough investigation will be conducted.