I have wondered about the current safety record of MV-22. I was part of the (first) MV-22 flight simulator team, probably around 1989 - don't remember. At that time the first few aircraft were very dangerous for the flight crew and I lost track of them since I retired in 1996.
I assume that they are safe now as , occasionally, I hear about one being used in Afghanistan (I think). If you can re-assure me, I would be grateful.
Thanks,
Paul Byrley
Former NAWC-TS engineer
I have wondered about the current safety record of MV-22. I was part of the (first) MV-22 flight simulator team, probably around 1989 - don't remember. At that time the first few aircraft were very dangerous for the flight crew and I lost track of them since I retired in 1996.
I assume that they are safe now as , occasionally, I hear about one being used in Afghanistan (I think). If you can re-assure me, I would be grateful.
Thanks,
Paul Byrley
Former NAWC-TS engineer
Serious questions about the reporting of Osprey incidents were raised at the U.S. Naval Institute blog, " Is the Marine Corps manipulating MV-22 Safety Records?" December 2009.
http://blog.usni.org/2009/12/25/is-the-marine-corps-manipulating-mv-22-safety-records
They show evidence that mishaps may not being correctly reported.