US military aircraft carrying more than 20 Marines crashes over Australia, killing 3 and injuring others
FOX NewsAPR 2023
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The US Military continues to deploy Ospreys despite several high-profile deadly crashes in recent years and a history of mechanical and operational issues. Japan must stop all Ospreys operating in its territory until the US can ensure the hybrid aircraft is safe to fly.
Pro-establishment narrative
The V-22 — which can take off and land like a helicopter but can rotate its propellers forward and cruise much faster like a plane — expands the operational range of military units exponentially. Though it's often termed the most controversial US military aircraft, the Osprey isn't even close to the most lethal to fly.