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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