Another crash involving V-22 Osprey

In Japan, Okinawa in particular, these aircraft seem to have a very bad reputation concerning safety. Now there is a report of yet another crash:

At least one dead as US Osprey aircraft crashes off coast of Japan

Quote:

The government of Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture asked the US military stationed on the island chain to ground all Ospreys following the crash. “Given the concerns over the danger of Ospreys, as such unexpected incident became a reality, the only thing I can say is I regret it very much,” Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki told reporters at a news conference Wednesday. It is the latest crash to involve an Osprey military aircraft, with numerous accidents reported over the years.

Is its poor reputation deserved? Why does this keep happening?

It's one of the things Okinawans are always complaining about, and here is yet another incident that reinforces that perception.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accide...he_V-22_Osprey

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