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Following safety review, grounded Osprey return to the skies

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 11, 2024 at 6:22 AM EDT
U.S. Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft arrive Sunday at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Niranjan Shrestha
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AP
The entire fleet of Osprey was grounded by the U.S. military following the deadly crash off Japan's coast in late November, which killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.

The U.S. Marine Corps has lifted the ban on Osprey flights after a safety review.

U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters made the announcement after the aircraft were deemed safe by the Naval Air Systems Command.

The entire fleet of Osprey was grounded by the U.S. military following the deadly crash off Japan's coast in late November, which killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.

The crash remains under investigation.

Officials said revisions to the flight manual have been made and all 17 MC-22 squadrons have been reinstated to full capability.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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