Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
Philip Athey
On Friday the Marine Corps launched another investigation into the July 30, 2020, amphibious assault vehicle accident that resulted in the death of nine service members.
On July 30, 2020, an AAV attached to the 15th MEU set off from the amphibious transport dock Somerset to conduct an amphibious raid on San Clemente Island, California. During the raid three vehicles ended up having mechanical issues, one never left the beach, one was forced to be towed back to the beach, while the third, known as track five, ended up sinking off the California coast.
Eight Marines and one sailor, all attached to Battalion Landing Team 1/4 and in that third vehicle, died. It was the deadliest AAV training accident in Marine Corps history.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/04/06/marine-corps-launches-a-third-investigation-into-deadly-amphibious-assault-vehicle-accident/
