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Fatal Osprey Crash in Japan: Gearbox Failure and Pilot Decision ...
2024-08-02 05:50:09
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Fatal Osprey Crash in Japan: Gearbox Failure and Pilot Decision Key Factors

Cracks in a gearbox pinion gear and the pilot's choice to continue a military exercise despite chip burn warnings led to the fatal Osprey crash off Japan, claiming 8 lives. Delayed landing attempts and inadequate risk management exacerbated the situation, causing the aircraft to catch fire and crash into the water near Yakushima Airport.

The Pentagon is criticized for not sharing safety data, prompting new procedures for quicker responses to warnings and real-time monitoring. The incident highlighted long-standing gearbox issues with the Osprey, prompting a reevaluation of safety measures and design improvements by Boeing and Bell, the aircraft manufacturers.

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The Diplomat
1. August 2024 um 16:37

US Air Force: Japan Osprey Crash Caused by Cracks in a Gear and Pilot’s Decision to Keep Flying

Politics
The November 2022 Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a critical proprotor gearbox pinion gear and the pilot's decision to continue the military exercise flight despite multiple chip burn warnings, indicating metal flaking and potential transmission failure. Though an airfield was nearby and Japanese traffic controllers directed the pilot to hold, the pilot prioritized completing the exercise over the evolving aircraft issues, a causal factor in the crash that killed 8 service membe..
New York Times - Asia Pacific
1. August 2024 um 23:14

Air Force Finds Mechanical and Crew Failures in Fatal Osprey Crash Last Year

Politics
A gearbox failure led to a fatal Osprey crash off Japan, killing 8 Air Force Special Operations Command members. Crew delays, despite warnings of metal chipping and inadequate risk management, caused the crash near Yakushima Airport. Investigators found the pilot should have landed earlier, and cascading failures resulted in the aircraft catching fire and crashing into the water.
East Asia - South China Morning Post
2. August 2024 um 03:30

Gearbox caused deadly 2023 Osprey crash in Japan, US Air Force says | South China Morning Post

Politics
Technology
Finance
A gearbox failure caused a deadly Osprey crash off Japan, killing 8. Pilots tried to land at Yakushima Airport but the CV-22 aircraft rolled and crashed. The Osprey is made by Boeing and Bell, and the Pentagon has contracted them for new gearbox designs. Since 1992, 11 Osprey crashes have killed over 60 US personnel, leading to limited shorter-distance missions. The crash stirred long-running concerns in Japan, and a lawyer criticized blaming the crew. Gearbox problems have triggered two emerg..
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