MV-22B Osprey Makes Emergency Landing, Catches Fire During Training in North Carolina
An MV-22B Osprey aircraft stationed out of New River made an emergency landing and caught fire in Bladen County, North Carolina, during military training.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 8, 2026 — An MV-22B Osprey aircraft experienced an emergency landing and subsequently caught fire in Bladen County, North Carolina. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in military training exercises.
The MV-22B Osprey, which is stationed out of New River, was involved in an unplanned landing that resulted in a fire. The exact date of the incident was not provided in the available information.
The aircraft is a tiltrotor military transport aircraft. Its operational capabilities allow for vertical takeoff and landing, similar to a helicopter, as well as the ability to fly at higher speeds like a conventional airplane.
The location of the emergency landing was Bladen County, North Carolina. Further details regarding the specific military unit operating the aircraft, the circumstances leading to the emergency landing, the extent of the damage, or any potential injuries were not immediately available.
An investigation into the cause of the emergency landing and the subsequent fire is likely to follow, standard procedure for such incidents involving military aircraft. The outcome of any such investigation or subsequent actions has not been detailed.
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