Posted on 07/22/2026 8:14:48 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
MESA, Ariz. - A U.S. Marine Corps military aircraft caught fire at Mesa Gateway Airport on Sunday, prompting an emergency response from local firefighting crews.
What we know: Mesa Fire & Medical Department units rushed to the airfield around 6 p.m. on July 19 after reports of a fire originating in one of the aircraft's engines.
Specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting equipment was quickly deployed to the scene, where crews used advanced foam agents to smother the flames and bring the hazard under control. Officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported among the aircraft's crew or the responding firefighters.
Ryan Smith, the Director of Communications and Government Relations for the Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, told FOX 10 that the aircraft was grounded as emergency teams secured the area.
On July 20, Marine Corps spokesperson 1st Lt. Callin Duffy stated, "We can confirm that an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft belonging to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing experienced a ground mishap during a training exercise at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona on July 19, 2026. Upon startup and while still on the ground, the aircraft’s right nacelle caught on fire. The pilots and aircrew conducted an emergency shutdown in accordance with established procedure, and all personnel safely evacuated the aircraft. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation. No further details are available at this time."
What we don't know: The cause of the engine fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include the U.S. Marine Corps statement, which corrects the name of the aircraft and branch of service.
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Which is why I wrote ,
“ I do understand that the osprey has a role that’s different from the A-10.”
Careful reading is a valuable life skill, look into it
You did read where I wrote,
“ I do understand that the osprey has a role that’s different from the A-10.”
Right?
Not overcomplicating a post is another.
Yep, I figured the Osprey was due for another incident when the USN announced its retirement of the C-2A Greyhound, turning all of the Carrier Onboard Delivery work over to the naval V-22 variant. Might want to hold off on the mothballing work, guys.
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Good find on the numbers; though I dont think it includes developmental pilots.
Politics, man; it’s all politics. Someone in a favored position in Congress wanted that piece of trash fast-tracked.
I take that bask - didn’t take the time to read all the posts.
Off by one and that was from an excellent source. Actually I wouldn’t be surprised if there were more connected fatalities, as I suspect this death machine enjoys “protected status” through politics, contracts and plenty of money going to all the right pockets.
I know if I were still serving I’d resign before boarding an Osprey if the choice had to be made.
Those suckers can’t sneak up on anything either.
Never had the displeasure of riding one - we were still using CH-53 A, D and E variants.
I hear you. Pentagon trading lives to double speed and range. I say make the Navy do their damn job and move closer to the targets the Marines have to deploy to using the spiffy new K-Stallions.
Hegseth truly has the tasks of Hercules to accomplish.
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