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]
Key Takeaways:
A fatal U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crash in Australia was primarily caused by "pilot error and complacency" rather than issues with the aircraft.
The investigation also revealed a pervasive culture of lax maintenance and disregard for safety procedures within Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363.
The unit commander resigned following recommendations for administrative action due to the safety culture, and charges were recommended against the head of maintenance.
A fatal U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crash in Australia last year has been blamed on human factors rather than the trouble-plagued aircraft.
According to Military.com, a military investigation found “pilot error and complacency” to be the cause of the accident, which killed three Marines, including both pilots and a corporal who died trying to save them.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
