Notable Accidents
During testing from 1991 to 2000 there were four crashes resulting in 30 fatalities. Since becoming operational in 2007 the V-22 has had three crashes resulting in 6 fatalities, and several minor incidents. The aircraft's accident history has generated some controversy over its perceived safety.
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