US grounds all Osprey one week after Japan crash

US grounds all Osprey one week after Japan crash

The US Military is grounding all of its Osprey aircraft after one crashed in Japan last week. Tokyo had requested the US temporarily ground ground its fleets until the planes safety is confirmed. Chris Gilbert reports.

December 7, 2023 9

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Japan Defense Minister expresses concern about US military Osprey flights

Japan says it has lingering concerns with the US military continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country after one crashed last week. The US has identified the eight personnel who were on board the plane when it went down near Yakushima island on November 29. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 6, 2023 14

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Five more US military bodies found after Japan Osprey crash

The US military has discovered five more bodies after an Osprey crashed in west Japan last week, bringing the death toll to six. The aircraft was carrying eight military personnel when it plummeted into the sea off Yakushima Island. Two remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 5, 2023 11

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Japan calls on US to confirm Osprey safety after crash

Japan is calling on the US to confirm the safety of Osprey military aircraft following the crash of one of the planes on Wednesday. It was carrying eight military personnel when it crashed near Yakushima island in Japan’s west. There has been one confirmed death.

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