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Jun 9, 2022 - Politics & Policy

5 Marines killed in aircraft crash during training mission in California

Jacob Knutson
A MV-22B Osprey landing on the USS Iwo Jima in April 2018.

An MV-22B Osprey landing on the USS Iwo Jima in April 2018. Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Five Marines were killed during a training mission Wednesday near Glamis, California, after the MV-22B Osprey they were flying crashed, the U.S. Marine Corps announced Thursday.

Driving the news: It's currently unknown what caused the crash, but an investigation is underway, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

  • The identities of deceased service members are not released until 24 hours after the next of kin are notified.

What they're saying: "We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap," Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in the statement.

  • "Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy," he added.
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