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flag A Navy probe found decades of ignored safety flaws in the V-22 Osprey, linked to 20 deaths in four years.

flag A Navy investigation released on December 12, 2025, found that safety issues with the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft had gone unaddressed for nearly two decades, contributing to 20 service member deaths in the past four years. flag The report, by Naval Air Systems Command, revealed the Osprey’s Joint Program Office failed to timely resolve critical mechanical risks, including transmission problems and a manufacturing defect in gears dating to 2006, which was not formally acknowledged until March 2024. flag The aircraft has the second-highest number of unresolved catastrophic risks in the Navy, with fixes taking an average of over 10 years—more than double the service’s standard. flag Inconsistent maintenance practices and human error contributed to frequent ground accidents. flag Despite recommendations for standardized maintenance and a midlife upgrade program, the Navy has not disclosed accountability measures or specific corrective actions.

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