US military aircraft crashes in sea off Japan killing at least one
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The aircraft carrying six people crashed into the sea in western Japan, killing at least one crew member with the condition of at least two hauled from waters unclear.

A U.S. military aircraft carrying six people crashed into the sea in western Japan on Wednesday, killing at least one crew member with the condition of at least two hauled from waters unclear.

Japan's coast guard said it found what appeared to be wreckage from the tilt-rotor V-22 Osprey

The crash happened about 2:47 p.m. local time (0547 GMT) near the island's airport, with witnesses saying the aircraft's left engine appeared to be on fire as it descended

The deployment of the Osprey in Japan has been controversial, with critics saying the hybrid aircraft is prone to accidents. The U.S. military and Japan say it is safe.

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updated the post after about 7 hours. article originally said 8 people were onboard during the crash. now says 6 were onboard with at least 1 confirmed death.

  • Rom [he/him]
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    11 months ago

    The U.S. military and Japan say it is safe

    steering-device absolutely-safe-capsule

    • FnordPrefect [comrade/them, he/him]
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      11 months ago

      "Sure, the fact that the rest of the article is about Osprey crashes makes our claim look dubious...but when you compare it to the F-35 the Osprey is like being cradled in your mother's arms."