Osprey Ferrying White House Staff in New York Grounded Due to Safety Issue; Witness Reports Flames
Associated Press | By Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp
Published November 26, 2024 at 9:20 am
NEW YORK -- An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York on Monday was grounded due to a safety concern, with one witness reporting flames under the right engine.
The staff and officials were removed from the aircraft, part of the Marine Corps HMX-1 presidential helicopter fleet, and transferred to a second Osprey to continue their trip accompanying President Joe Biden at a "Friendsgiving" event with members of the U.S. Coast Guard in Staten Island.
The issue caused only a minor delay for Biden's return to Washington on Monday evening.
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