In a tragic incident off Japan's Yakushima Island, a US military Osprey aircraft crashed, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality among the six occupants. This crash adds to a series of Osprey accidents, highlighting recurrent safety concerns despite its versatile design. CNN military analyst Col. Cedric Leighton noted the aircraft's history of mechanical issues since the 1980s. Investigations continue as authorities seek to uncover the cause behind this latest crash.