A fragment of a crashed Osprey military aircraft has been handed over to the U.S. military by local fishermen, according to officials in Yakushima, a town in southwestern Japan. The incident occurred during a training exercise near the island town, and an ongoing search is being conducted for the seven crew members who are still missing in nearby waters.
The only body recovered from the wreckage has been identified as Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, a 24-year-old direct support operator from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The search and rescue operation, carried out in collaboration with Japan’s defense forces, coast guard, and civilian volunteers, remains a top priority. The U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, along with its air wing, unmanned vehicles, and divers, has been involved in the operation.
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The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. The Osprey aircraft has a history of mishaps, including fatal crashes. The crash of the U.S. Air Force CV-22 marks the first-ever fatality in Japan involving an Osprey, raising concerns about the safety of the aircraft.
In response to the incident, Japan has temporarily grounded its own Osprey fleet and requested that the United States, its security ally, refrain from conducting Osprey flights except for search and rescue missions. However, U.S. military operations involving other variants of the Osprey have not been completely suspended.
The incident has reignited debates over the safety of the Osprey aircraft. In the meantime, investigations are ongoing, and efforts continue to locate the missing crew members.
