Information and questions about the MV-22 / CV-22 Osprey

[Grey Havoc]

Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?

Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

www.defensenews.com

 

[BlackBat242]

CV-22 Osprey Crash In Japan Was Caused By Gearbox Failure

An accident investigation board has released its findings into the fatal crash of a CV-22 off the Japanese coast last year. An accident investigation board has released its findings into the fatal crash of a CV-22 off the Japanese coast last year.

www.twz.com

Again, the pilot, having a "Land as soon as possible" warning on his control display, decides to bypass several serviceable landing spots to try for an airport 60 miles away.

Elapsed time from the first warning to gearbox failure was 49 minutes.

FORTY-NINE MINUTES!

The gearbox failure didn't cause the crash - pilot stupidity did!