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Command Investigation, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, FMF - MV-22B Aviation Mishap that occurred on 18 March 2022

29 Jun 2022 |

1. The findings of fact, opinions and recommendations of the investigating officer are approved. The investigation is closed.

2. On 18 March 2022, an MV-223 from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261), call sign “Ghost 31,” crashed into the steep side of a valley near Bodø, Norway during Exercise COLD RESPONSE. The mishap resulted in the tragic and untimely deaths of Corporal Jacob M. Moore, Gunnery Sergeant James W. Speedy, Captain Ross A. Reynolds, and Captain Matthew J. Tomkiewicz.

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