Investigation Underway after MV-22 Crashes with 23 Marines on Board

Three U.S. Marines were killed in the incident and five left in serious condition, according to officials.

Monday, August 28, 2023 at 04:58 PM ET

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The MV-22 Osprey’s mission for the U.S. Marine Corps is the transportation of troops, equipment, and supplies from ships and land bases for combat assault and assault support. [Courtesy: Naval Air Systems Command]

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crashed during a training exercise in northern Australia, killing three service members and seriously injuring five others out of 23 on board.
The incident, which occurred during the multi-national "Exercise Predators Run," is under investigation and marked the second fatal air accident for the Marine Corps in two days.
The crash draws attention to previous fatal Osprey incidents, including a June 2022 crash attributed to a "hard clutch engagement" issue for which the Marine Corps had implemented mitigation measures.

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The U.S. Marine Corps has launched an investigation after a MV-22B Osprey with 23 on board went down during a training exercise on a remote island in northern Australia on Sunday morning.

In a statement released immediately following the accident, the Corps said three were confirmed dead with five others listed as in serious condition. The August 27 crash marked the second fatal air accident for the Marine Corps in as many days.