V-22 Osprey down

Morgan3820

Morgan3820

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Three Marines Killed In Osprey Crash - AVweb

Three U.S. Marines were killed and five were hospitalized in the crash of an MV-22B Osprey during a training exercise in Australia on Sunday. There were 23 Marines aboard the tiltrotor transport when the accident occurred. It happened about 9:30 a.m. local time on Melville Island, near Darwin in...
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Never liked the aircraft. No plan 'B'
 
I remember my first ride in an Osprey. No safety brief. Just escorted to the aircraft. I strapped in and then started to look around - the emergency exits were blocked by pallets. Fortunately the back ramp was left open as we took off. I figured that was the only chance I would have had to get out if we went down. Not a pleasant experience.

RIP to the lost Marines.
 
Had an opportunity to take a flight in an Osprey which I declined. Hopefully the injured will recover quickly,May the departed rest in peace.
 
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