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Military aircraft catches fire during training exercise, officials say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Hannah Hall, Hudson Steiner, Jordan Gartner , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· October 9, 2026
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Key points The incident involved an MV-22B Osprey, which had a significant amount of fuel on board. Four Marines were on board, with one suffering injuries and taken to a burn center.
From Bladen County, N.C.: A military training operation went awry when an aircraft caught fire, forcing an emergency landing. Four Marines were on board, with one suffering injuries and taken to a burn center. The other three were unharmed and returned to their base.
The incident involved an MV-22B Osprey, which had a significant amount of fuel on board. Fire crews worked to bring the blaze under control.
An investigation is underway, with officials from a nearby base arriving to assess the situation. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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