DOD Identifies 8 Killed in CV-22 Crash Off Coast of Japan

Air Force Special Operations Command said no survivors were likely and that efforts are now focused on recovering remains and aircraft debris.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at 04:52 PM ET

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Four CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group Detachment 1 fly above Tokyo, Japan. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

Search and rescue efforts for an Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed off Japan with eight crew members have transitioned to a recovery operation for remains and debris.
The incident occurred during a routine training mission, with the remains of six crew members located so far, and all eight deceased airmen identified.
A rigorous investigation into the crash is underway, and U.S. officials expressed deep gratitude for the extensive support from Japanese military and civilian entities in the search and recovery efforts.

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Search and rescue efforts underway off the coast of Japan following the crash of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey last week are now focusing on recovery of crewmember remains and aircraft debris, according to defense officials.

“The transition from a rescue operation to a recovery operation occurs when the determination is made that survivors are unlikely,” Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) said Tuesday.