"US Osprey Helicopter Crashes in Western Japan, 8 Onboard"

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"US Osprey Helicopter Crashes in Western Japan, 8 Onboard"
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A U.S. military V-22 Osprey aircraft crashed near Yakushima island in western Japan, with eight people onboard. The status of those onboard is currently unknown. Witnesses reported that the aircraft's left engine appeared to be on fire as it descended. This incident follows previous crashes involving Osprey aircraft, raising safety concerns about the hybrid aircraft.

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