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PO2 Marco Monsalve
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Hope for the best but weather conditions in that area leave a lot to be desired
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Cpl Vic Burk
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I am saying prayers for all aboard that they are OK and will be rescued quickly. If you find any more news about this, please share it with us Brother Chip.
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SMSgt Anil Heendeniya
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@PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

The V-22 Osprey has had 12 hull loss accidents that have resulted in a total of 42 fatalities. During testing from 1991 to 2006 there were four crashes resulting in 30 fatalities. The aircraft has a dismal safety and maintenance record, with a mission-capable rate of 60-70 percent. [More current data hasn't been released in the past couple of years, which is troubling].

There are issues with inflow to the engines, and other maintenance challenges which have not helped improve its MCR.

That said, it remains a sought-after component for deployments. But for how long?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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SMSgt Anil Heendeniya I Remember in My Day they were referred to as Flying Marine Coffins. I think things have improved some but there are still issues.
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