Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

A deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying, instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land, according to an Air Force investigation released Thursday.

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New York TimesLean Left· 789d ago

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

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Osprey crash was caused by pilot's decision to keep flying with cracks in a gear

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Osprey crash was caused by pilot's decision to keep flying with cracks in a gear

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Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

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Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

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Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

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Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says

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Osprey crash that killed eight off Japan caused by gearbox failure, Air Force says

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Cracks in gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying led to Osprey crash in Japan, Air Force says

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

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Osprey crash that killed Mass. airman was caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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