Multiple investigations are currently underway following yesterday's deadly military aircraft crash in Darwin.

Three US marines were killed and another five were hospitalised after the MV-22B Osprey crashed on the Tiwi Islands during a military exercise. 

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this vehicle has been involved in three crashes over the last 18 months- and engineering failure may be a common factor.

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Multiple investigations are currently underway following yesterday's deadly military aircraft crash in Darwin.
Three US marines were killed and another five were hospitalised after the MV-22B Osprey crashed on the Tiwi Islands during a military exercise. 
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this vehicle has been involved in three crashes over the last 18 months- and engineering failure may be a common factor.
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