Tiltrotor Aircraft Exposed To Catastrophic Mishaps Without Accelerated Oversight
Two recent reviews have warned that the V-22 Osprey remains vulnerable to safety risks that could lead to catastrophic mishaps. The US Navy-led V-22 Comprehensive Review and a separate report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlight long-standing technical, procedural, and organizational weaknesses across the Marine Corps MV-22, Air Force CV-22, and Navy CMV-22 fleets. The reports link these systemic issues to recent fatal mishaps, with 12 Class A flight mishaps occurring over the past four years, resulting in the loss of four aircraft and the deaths of 20 service members. The V-22 fleet continues to operate under restrictions and enhanced maintenance controls, according to AeroTime.