"A" source (consider the source) and a little dated, but I'm pretty sure I could find something else given a little time
if necessary...
Accident-Prone Harrier Jet Faces Further InvestigationThe stories detailed the Harrier's 31-year record as the most dangerous plane in the U.S. military — as well as the marginal combat benefits provided to date by the jet's unique technology, which enables it to take off and land like a helicopter. The Harrier has been involved in 143 major accidents that killed 45 Marines, including some of the corps' most accomplished pilots. A third of the fleet has been destroyed.MM, the concept of the aircraft is what has always intrigued me. Seeing that aircraft in action, as a Gator Navy sailor of yesteryear, always left me in awe.
And I hate to tell you, but as far as autorotation goes the Osprey doesn't have it either...1-10 of 220 for osprey lack of autorotation