This put up has been up to date with extra info from Air Pressure Particular Operations Command.
The Navy’s fleet of CMV-22B Ospreys are grounded beneath an “operational pause” and Marine Ospreys are working beneath security restrictions after an unplanned touchdown of Air Pressure Particular Operation Command Osprey, USNI Information has realized.
Early Monday morning, Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, commander of Naval Air Forces, ordered the pause after Naval Air Techniques Command issued a suggestion to V-22 operators Marines, Air Pressure and Navy to V-22 operators on Dec. 6, a Navy spokesperson confirmed to USNI Information. Likewise, AFSOC has paused operations, in accordance with a press release to USNI Information.
“Right now, Naval Air Forces directed an operational pause for all U.S. Navy CMV-22B Ospreys following a suggestion from Naval Air Techniques Command. The operational pause permits us to find out if any extra security measures are needed,” reads the assertion from the Navy.
Likewise, the Marines ordered a 96-hour operational pause that positioned restriction on non-essential lights of the service’s MV-22 Ospreys, a spokesperson advised USNI Information on Monday.
“In response to a NAVAIR suggestion on the V-22 Osprey fleet, the Marine Corps has determined to implement a 96-hour operational pause for non-essential flight operations beginning on Dec. 6,” reads the assertion.
“This pause will give us time to find out if any extra measures are needed to make sure the continued security and effectiveness of this essential functionality. The Marine Corps stays assured within the security and effectiveness of the MV-22.”
The operational pause got here after an AFSOC CV-22B made an unplanned touchdown forward of the NAVAIR suggestion.
“Whereas performing an area coaching mission, a CV-22 Osprey from Cannon AFB, N.M. made a precautionary touchdown Nov 20, 2024. There have been 4 personnel on board and no accidents have been reported nor identified harm to the plane due to the touchdown. The incident is beneath investigation and preliminary info signifies there was a materiel failure that has not been seen earlier than resulting in the advice for an operational pause whereas evaluation is carried out to find out if the present flight restrictions are sufficient or extra have to be applied,” reads a Monday assertion from AFSOC
The brand new pause comes amidst ongoing restrictions on V-22s following the Dec. 6, 2023, crash of an AFSOC CV-22B off the coast of Japan.
