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The Osprey’s Safety Issues Caused Deaths. Pilots Still Want to Fly It

Tara Copp, Kevin Vineys, and Aaron Kessler
16 December 2024
18 min
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This unique aircraft combines helicopter and aircraft features but design limitations impact safety and reliability. Modifications could improve reliability but are limited. The USAF variants require additional engine power while its complexity test crews.
READ: The Osprey’s Safety Issues Caused Deaths. Pilots Still Want to Fly It.

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