The Pentagon has decided to temporarily halt flights of its V-22 Osprey fleet following a recent incident in New Mexico where weakened metals in a part of the aircraft broke apart during flight, resulting in an engine failure and a near crash. The pause, recommended by Vice Adm. Carl Chebi of Naval Air Systems Command, took effect on Monday morning and is being adhered to by both the Navy and Air Force as they investigate how to address the safety issue.
An in-depth investigation by The Associated Press revealed that safety concerns surrounding the Osprey have been on the rise in recent years, with parts wearing out faster than expected and design flaws contributing to accidents. Lawmakers have called for the fleet to be grounded until solutions are implemented to address these issues.
