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An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land aboard USS Wasp. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 20, 2018. A detachment of F-35Bs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 joined Wasp earlier this month, marking the F-35’s first operational deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)180320-M-GO150-111 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

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An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land aboard USS Wasp. por Official U.S. Navy Page Por Flickr: PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, March 20, 2018. A detachment of F-35Bs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 joined Wasp earlier this month, marking the F-35’s first operational deployment with a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)180320-M-GO150-111 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

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Distressing video of MV-22 Osprey accident in 2017 appears on the internet

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 07/05/2022 - 12:00 in Aeronautical Accidents, Military

On August 5, 2017, a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey crashed while trying to land at the USS Green Bay (LPD-20). For the first time, the video of this accident is circulating on social networks.

The U.S. warship was operating near Queensland, Australia, at the time. The video seems to show the aircraft normally approaching the flight deck of the amphibious transport ship of the San Antonio class. Then suddenly the aircraft loses control and ends up hitting the deck dramatically with the left engine nacelle.

From the hangar area of the ship, the sailor watching the landing realizes how terrible the situation has become and starts running before the video ends.

These accidents can be very dangerous on amphibious warships because other aircraft are often very close, possibly carrying fuel or weapons.

Aircraft rotor blades can suffer significant damage if they collide with the deck and break into large pieces that have the potential to divide an object or aircraft in half. In addition, the Osprey in question was carrying fuel.

A report on the findings of the accident investigation board on May 21, 2018 describes it as a problematic but safe mission.

The Marine Corps determined that the aircraft crashed due to too much downwash and lack of thrust to keep its hover, but a Department of Defense official told USNI News that the aircraft could also be carrying a lot of weight.

Aircraft and small boats carry out search and rescue operations after an accident involving an MV-22 Osprey of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The official said that Naval Air Systems Command engineers examined the impact of the downwash on a landing aircraft and the amount of energy Osprey needs to overcome this downwash and land safely.

They also made some adjustments regarding the amount of weight an Osprey can carry when approaching a U.S. ship at sea to ensure that it has the necessary energy to land, the report said.

The investigation report makes it very clear that no one was guilty of the incident and that all three military personnel on board died in their duties, not due to misconduct.

The Osprey of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 participated in a mission that included a simulated embassy reinforcement, a non-combatant evacuation mission, mass victim training and logistical movements as part of a three-aircraft training.

“On the day of the accident, the Osprey accident flew from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) to the coast of Raspberry Creek to insert the embassy reinforcement personnel back to the ship to refuel, to the USS Ashland (LSD-48) to deliver cargo and a passenger, back to Bonhomme Richard, participated in a mass victim training while on board the ship, delivered mass victim personnel on land to Raspberry Creek.

He then returned with other passengers back to Bonhomme Richard, made another race to Raspberry Creek and back to the amphibious ship, and finally made his last trip to Raspberry Creek to pick up non-combatant evacuation personnel before heading to Green Bay, where the fatal accident occurred," the report explained.

View of the landing area of the USS Green Bay (LPD-20).

Osprey received instructions from the ship's air traffic controllers because it initially had problems connecting to the Tactical Air Navigation signal when approaching Green Bay.

Osprey changed its radio frequency to the launch and landing frequency when it made its final approach. According to the report, the aircraft was planned to land at Spot 5 in Green Bay and followed the appropriate protocol.

The report stated that the pilot "recognized and tried to correct a descent rate of 200-300 feet per minute with an application of energy using the thrust control lever".

The Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Expeditionary Strike Group came together to honor and remember 1st Lieutenant Benjamin Cross, Cpl. Nathaniel Ordway and Pfc. Ruben Velasco during a moving sunset memorial aboard the Bonhomme Richard, August 9, 2017. (Photo: USMC)

"The pilot and co-pilot - 1st Lieutenant Benjamin Cross, who died in the accident - was unable to stop the descent and took several measures, including moving the Osprey's nacelles forward. The left nacelle hit the flight deck of Green Bay and the Osprey advanced along the starboard side until the plane hit a steel ladder."

The impact of the collision crushed the cabin, breaking the pilot's hip and leg, and the left proprotor blades damaged the cockpit and a nearby helicopter. The plane then crashed 10 meters into the water, where a hole in the cabin caused it to flood quickly. With the exception of the three people in Osprey, everyone on board the ship survived the accident.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in a specialized aviation magazine in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Marine Corps MV-22B aircraft prepare for take-off from USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 17, 2021) Marine Corps MV-22B’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for take-off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 17, 2021. The MV-22B provides combatant commanders with extended range and flexibility for a wide range of missions. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John Tetrault) 210817-M-HJ136-094

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EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Mercedes Amador, from New York, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), guides an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) on the ship’s flight deck. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

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https://cdn.dvidshub.net/media/video/2012/DOD_108111357/DOD_108111357-1024x576-1769k.mp4 U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) participate in exercise Forest Light Eastern Army at Camp Soumagahara, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Dec. 18, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise…

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A set of MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2017. The MV-22Bs belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced). VMM-265 (Rein.) is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group arrived in Sydney after transiting south across the vast Pacific Ocean, from Okinawa, Japan, to southeastern Australia in just over three weeks. Sydney is a favorite port stop for both Marines and Sailors crossing the Pacific. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released)

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USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conducts flight operations in the Pacific Ocean.

USS Tripoli (LHA 7) conducts flight operations in the Pacific Ocean.

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2022) An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 19, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart) 220519-N-XN177-1074 from Aviation – Military and Civilian – with…

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 17, 2020) Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) move a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) during flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. . . 📸 Taken by Seaman Jomark Almazan 🇺🇸👊🏻 . . . . Tags :- . . . . . . #repost with @philippetondeur1 . #iaf_in_ia #instagramaviation #boeing #airforce #armedforces #fighter #fighterjet #fighterhelmet #fighteraircraft #fighterpilot #military #militaryjet #militaryaircraft #photooftheday #usa #usnavy #jet #aircraft #aviation #airplane #avgeek #avporn #soldier #tbt #india #usmarinescorps #southchinasea #ch53e #superstallion #helicopter (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_WlvCpFmkY/?igshid=o72k17a47r2j

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190607-N-SA412-1391 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting routine operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/released)

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SPOTTED: 3 MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, fly in formation above Sydney, Australia. #V22 #Osprey https://t.co/1koz425WIX

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For the fifth time in a row, we’re looking at Photo Of The Day: Minigun Monday. Today we’re looking at a GAU-17/A Minigun manned by Sgt. Tanner Olson, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 as he engages simulated targets during training over the Philippine Sea, in June 2019. The designation GAU-17/A belongs […]

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POTD: Minigun Monday V

For the fifth time in a row, we’re looking at Photo Of The Day: Minigun Monday. Today we’re looking at a GAU-17/A Minigun manned by Sgt. Tanner Olson, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 as he engages simulated targets during training over the Philippine Sea, in June 2019. The designation GAU-17/A belongs […]

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POTD: Minigun Monday V

For the fifth time in a row, we’re looking at Photo Of The Day: Minigun Monday. Today we’re looking at a GAU-17/A Minigun manned by Sgt. Tanner Olson, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 as he engages simulated targets during training over the Philippine Sea, in June 2019. The designation GAU-17/A belongs […]

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