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    CV-22 Osprey crashes on Eglin Range

    HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    06.13.2012

    Courtesy Story

    1st Special Operations Wing

    HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Five crew members aboard an Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed early this evening on the Eglin Range, north of Navarre, Fla., were taken to local area hospitals.

    Two crew members were taken by ambulance, while the other three were taken via air. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

    The Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, crashed at about 6:45 p.m. today.

    The mishap occurred during a routine training mission.

    First responders are currently on the scene.

    A board of officials will convene to investigate the accident. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2012
    Date Posted: 06.22.2012 17:51
    Story ID: 90436
    Location: HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA, US

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