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 in southern California during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.
The Marine Corps has launched an investigation into the mishap and confirmed that there was no nuclear material on board the aircraft, contrary to social media reports.
This incident marks the second fatal accident for the MV-22B in less than three months, following a crash in Norway in March that killed four service members.
The U.S. Marine Corps has launched an investigation after a MV-22B Osprey crashed during a mishap in the southern California desert Wednesday, killing all five crew members on board, the service confirmed Thursday.
The MV-22B went down near Glamis, California, around 12:25 p.m. during a training mission.
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